FIFE-based Havelock Europa, the fit-out and interiors company, has announced the appointment of Donald Borland as its chief financial officer.

Mr Borland, a former finance director of Edinburgh real estate business Miller Group, succeeds Ciaran Kennedy. Mr Kennedy, who is taking up the role of director for Scotland at construction group Clancy Docwra, will stand down after Havelock announces full-year results on April 25. Havelock noted a handover period had started on March 30.

Havelock chief executive David Ritchie said: “Donald’s significant financial expertise and experience of executive roles will be of huge value.”