Ex-ebay executive to lead on global finance for Skyscanner
Former ebay executive Laurence Tracol has been appointed VP of Finance at Skyscanner. Reporting to COO Kris Beyens, Laurence will lead Skyscanner’s global finance function across Europe, the US and APAC and will join Skyscanner’s executive team. Laurence joins Skyscanner from ebay, where she held a number of finance leadership positions, and most recently served as Deputy CFO for ebay International. Of the appointment, Kris Beyens commented: “Laurence has a strong track record of accelerating growth, driving strategic business initiatives and developing highperforming teams. Leading Finance, Laurence will support our overarching business strateg y and directives. She is highly aligned to Skyscanner’s mis s i on o f l e a di n g t he t r a n sf o r ma - tion to modern and sustainable travel.”
A b e r d e e n - h e a d q u a r t e r e d s h i p s agency and marine support business, Ffolkes Offshore has appointed a new director to its board. Shaun Eardley joins the business having been a minority shareholder since 2016. Mr Eardley, who has 40 years’ exp erience in the shipping industr y, primarily in ships agency and port and offshore logistics, will be responsible for helping devel
Laurence Tracol op the company as a whole, while guiding the business through an expected period of continued rapid expansion. Ffolkes Offshore mana g i n g d i r e c t o r, B e n S u t h e r l a n d , said: “Shaun brings with him a huge amount of experience and has a skill set that really complements those of the existing board members.”
Jill Andrew has switched from top UK law firm Shoosmiths to join re s i d e n t i a l p ro p e r ty s p e c i a l i s t s Simpson & Marwick as a director. Ms Andrew is at the forefront of residential property policy and procedure, sits on the Edinburgh Conveyancers Forum committee, and has represented high net-wor th individuals, residential and commercial property clients and property developers. Simpson & Marwick’s Managing Partner, Rob Aberdein, said: “Jill’s appointment shows we are not standing about on ceremony when it comes to our pledge to build an exciting, innovative and dynamic professional services offering. Her experience and connections at all levels of the Scottish property market will propel Simpson & Marwick to a new level.”