Scottish accountancy practice Wylie & Bisset has promoted two long-standing members of its business recovery and insolvency department.
The promotions see insolvency managers Paul McDougall - with almost 15 years’ service with the firm - move to associate director, and Chris Wardle - with more than 19 years’ service - to senior manager with, effect from 1 February.
Donald McKinnon, managing partner at Wylie & Bisset, said: “We’re delighted to recognise the long-standing contribution made by two of the most-valued members of our insolvency team through these promotions.
“Paul’s focus is on the consumer debt solutions area of the department and he has second-to-none technical knowledge of all personal insolvency matters.
“Chris has held various roles and duties within our insolvency department and remains the ‘engine room’ of our contract, accounts and admin function - this promotion sees him progress to a role more concerned with compliance, with support from managers and a capable team.”
Commenting on his promotion, McDougall said: “I started by career at Wylie & Bisset 15 years ago as an administrative assistant and I put my promotion down to the support and investment the firm provides for its staff."
These latest moves follow the recent promotions of Laura Smith, head of the firm's healthcare team, and Catherine Livingstone, head of its business advisory services team, to partnership level.
