Specialist recruiter’s latest hire outlines steady growth plans

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He has joined the Aberdeen business as operations director with a remit to enhance its capabilities through his expertise both in the UK and globally. Carlton, part of the Maxwell Drummond Group, supplies engineering, technical and commercial staff to the energy industry, including oil majors, independent operators and engineering contractors. Most recently president of operations, Canada, for a global recruiter, he said: “I’m relishing the opportunity to help re-energise a long-established business that has survived the downturn, while building upon Carlton’s reputation in the technical recruitment space. In the short term, we hope to achieve steady growth in a recovering market.”

● Deloitte has appointed a new partner at its Aberdeen office as the business advisory firm continues to deepen its roots in the city. Caroline Muir has more than 20 years’ experience in advising large corporates, high-growth, familyowned and private equity-backed businesses on their tax strategies and has been promoted from her role as Aberdeen head of business tax. Deloitte said the hire means it has doubled its part-

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Caroline Muir

Damien Bechelli ners in the city over the past halfyear to four. The firm is also recruiting as it expands its business tax team. Muir said: “I’m delighted to be taking on this role in Aberdeen at this time. We are committed to growing our footprint in the region and expect opportunities to continue to increase in the years ahead.”

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He has a particular focus on corporate deals, including company acquisitions and disposals, equity fundraisings, management buyouts and corporate restructuring projects. John Wood, partner and head of corporate at TLT, says: “We are delighted to welcome Damien to the team and looking forward to realising the opportunities we see in the market.”

● Energy and engineering services group Wood has appointed Joe Sczurko as executive president for strategy and development, a move from the role of president, strategy and development, for the company’s environment and infrastructure services.

Law firm TLT has continued its expansion in Scotland and growth plans for its Uk-wide corporate team with the appointment of Damien Bechelli as corporate partner in Glasgow, who joins from DWF.

Oil and gas recruitment specialist Carlton Resource Solutions has strengthened its senior management team with the addition of Doug Robertson to a key strategic role.