COMMERCIAL property consultancy FG Burnett bas announced Angus MacCuish will retire from his position as managing director in April next year.

Mr MacCuish, who has been with FG Burnett for nearly 30 years, will remain with the firm as a consultant after stepping down.

Richard Noble, currently director and head of agency, will succeed Mr MacCuish as managing director, supported by an executive team comprising Graeme Watt, David MacLeod and Jonathan Nesbitt. Ken Matheson will continue as non-executive chairman, the firm said.

Mr MacCuish, who has played an active role in organisations such as Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and The Scottish Council for Development and Industry, said: "I have enjoyed a career spanning almost three decades with FG Burnett, which is testament to the fact that it is an outstanding organisation.

“As I step down in 2016, Richard will continue to drive the expert team at FGB forward, supporting business communities across Scotland with their commercial property needs.”

Mr Noble said, “Although Angus will be missed in the office on a day-today basis, our focus is, and will always be, on the Scottish market place and the future of FG Burnett. This will allow us to continue our provision of in-depth local knowledge and personalised services, which is unrivalled."

Mr Noble added: "Over the years Angus has been instrumental in forming an expert team and developing and nurturing talent, which is the backbone of our business. I will endeavour to continue this support and am pleased that Angus remains within the business on a consultancy basis.”