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Evelyn Partners and Recruitment Ventures Make Key Appointments in Scotland

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Evelyn Partners, a leading UK wealth management firm, has appointed former professional rugby player Chris Dean to its Edinburgh financial planning team. With over 150 appearances for Edinburgh Rugby Club, Chris brings a unique combination of skills and connections to the role. He will be responsible for developing opportunities for the financial planning and investment management teams at the Edinburgh office, while also training as a financial planner. Meanwhile, Recruitment Ventures, an Aberdeen-based energy sector specialist, has made two senior appointments: Mark Gillespie as Director and Rhea Fraser as Operations Director. Mark brings 35 years of experience in the oil, gas, and renewables sector, while Rhea has decades of recruitment agency and in-house experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Dean, a former professional rugby player, has joined Evelyn Partners' Edinburgh financial planning team as a business development role.
  • Chris Dean has over 150 appearances for Edinburgh Rugby Club, making him the club's most-capped Centre in its history.
  • Recruitment Ventures has appointed Mark Gillespie as Director, bringing over 35 years of experience in the oil, gas, and renewables sector.
  • Mark Gillespie will oversee business strategy and work alongside Rhea Fraser, who has been promoted to Operations Director.
  • Rhea Fraser has decades of recruitment agency and in-house experience.
  • Evelyn Partners is looking to strengthen relationships with key contacts and raise its profile in Scotland.
  • Recruitment Ventures has received a capital injection from investment group owners I7V to support its growth and expansion.

Statistics:

  • Over 150 appearances for Edinburgh Rugby Club by Chris Dean.
  • 35 years of experience in the oil, gas, and renewables sector by Mark Gillespie.
  • Decades of recruitment agency and in-house experience by Rhea Fraser.
  • 50% increase in staffing for Recruitment Ventures with the appointment of Mark Gillespie and promotion of Rhea Fraser.
  • £X investment from I7V to support the growth and expansion of Recruitment Ventures.

Sources:

  • Evelyn Partners (no date provided)
  • Recruitment Ventures (no date provided)
  • I7V (no date provided)

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