International tax director joins firm
JOHNSTON Carmichael has strengthened its corporate tax team with the appointment of a new international tax director.
Hazel Cruickshanks, who will be based in the firm’s Edinburgh office, has extensive experience of minimising the tax risks of working across international borders.
She will work closely with clients, providing advice on efficient tax management for different routes to market, and supporting their ambitions in global export.
“The international tax situation is complex and continually open to further change as a result of political uncertainty such as the Brexit withdrawal process however, despite the current challenges, opportunities to expand into new economic environments continue to open up to businesses in Scotland,” she said.
“Supporting clients who aim to achieve international growth and/or expand overseas involves working together with them to identify the best approach for their business. Key considerations include ensuring they meet regulatory requirements, investigating potential tax savings and optimising their cash flow.”
Charity makes board appointment
ARTS and Business Scotland has appointed Edinburgh Printmakers and Scottish Oil Club director Nicola Gordon to its board of trustees.
Ms Gordon is also chair of the strategy advisor board at Heriot Watt University’s Institute of Petroleum Engineering, and has almost 40 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, working across the globe and leading teams in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark.
Arts & Business Scotland acts as a conduit between the cultural and business sectors, encouraging creativity and cultural engagement across Scotland. The charity recently launched their Culture & Business Fund Scotland, a pioneering new fund which aims to encourage greater partnership working between business, arts and heritage by match funding private sector sponsorship of cultural activities pound for pound.
The Board is currently chaired by Diana Murray, former chief executive of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS).
US push as QikServe makes hire
QIKSERVE, the payment systems developer for the hospitality industry, has appointed Don DeMarinis as its chief commercial officer.
Mr DeMarinis assumes responsibility for QikServe’s global business development activities, and will support a major sales growth and recruitment drive in the United States.
He joins the business with more than 30 years’ executive experience in the sector, the majority of which spent helping hospitality operators better invest in and utilise technology. He joins from technology startup, Dovetail Solutions.
The appointment comes on the back of QikServe’s £2.7 million January funding round.
“I have witnessed several game-changing advances in hospitality technology over the years, but nothing as significant as the move towards mobility and self-service,” said Mr DeMarinis.
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