Jeans joins EM Imaging

EDINBURGH Molecular Imaging (EM Imaging) has appointed John Jeans as non-executive chairman.

Mr Jeans has held senior positions in global companies such as Smith & Nephew, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson and Amersham plc (now GE Healthcare) in a career spanning 35 years.

He headed the commercial function of GE’s Life Science business and was the chairman of its UK Healthcare Company.

Mr Jeans is chairman of the council of Cardiff University and Imanova, chairs the Board of UK Biocentre, and is a non-executive Director of Renishaw.

He was awarded a CBE for services to life sciences, healthcare and science in 2012.

EMI chief executive Ian Wilson said: “I am delighted to welcome John to the board. With his extensive experience in the healthcare and diagnostics sector John is an extremely valuable addition to the company. His deep expertise and leadership skills will be central to supporting EM Imaging in bringing its novel optical imaging technology to the forefront of the global molecular imaging market.”

Mr Jeans said: “The team at Edinburgh Molecular Imaging have made great progress in establishing a strong portfolio of optical imaging opportunities and it’s a privilege to be joining the company as it enters this exciting period of further development”.

French Duncan boosts management team

ACCOUNTANCY firm French Duncan has made two appointments to its management team.

Craig Reid has joined as senior manager in its entrepreneurial services division, while Kenny Stevenson has arrived as wealth manager at the financial arm.

Mr Reid trained with a top 10 national accountancy firm, and has built up significant experience in the SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) sector. At French Duncan, he will advise clients and assist and support their development and growth ambitions.

Mr Stevenson began his career as a stockbroker and financial adviser with Edward Jones before joining Towry as a financial planner and wealth manager. In his new role he will provide advice on such as preserving wealth and estate planning, retirement planning, investment management and long term are planning.

French Duncan managing partner Graeme Finnie said: “I’m delighted to welcome Craig and Kenny to the firm. Craig has extensive experience in both industry and public practice that will make him a valuable on-hand advisor to clients whilst Kenny has an acknowledged track record of putting clients’ financial situation into the context of their own lives and providing guidance as to the most appropriate course of action to satisfy their objectives.

“Both appointments will consolidate our ability to provide an exceptional standard of service that seeks to exceed the expectations of our expanding client base.”

Mr and Mrs move for First Vehicle

GLASGOW-based finance broker First Vehicle Leasing has appointed a Canadian husband and wife to sales team. Allyson Weir and Bill Yardley from Vancouver, bring with them a wealth of motor trade experience across the Atlantic.

A business financial manager for much of her career, Ms Weir has 25 years’ senior management experience in the trade, and was one of the first female sales managers for a General Motors outlet in Canada.

Mr Yardley, a former chef, has worked in the motor trade for the past decade.

Both have been hired as sales account managers by First Vehicle Leasing.

Ms Weir said: “Both Bill and I are delighted to join FVL. Whilst the motor trade in Scotland is different to Canada, all the dealers, suppliers and customers have been fantastic to work with!”

Andy Bell, manager at First Vehicle Leasing, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Allyson and Bill to the firm – Vancouver’s loss is definitely Glasgow’s gain insofar as our customers are concerned. Both bring insight and experience and are already helping us drive the business forward.”