Olympian Sir Chris Hoy to be awarded freedom of Edinburgh.
Closer France removes topless Kate pics from website amid Palace and Bauer pressure.
The future of the Irish Daily Star looks bleak, after Northern & Shell chairman Richard Desmond has promised to “close down” the joint venture behind it, while a UK counterpart is already waiting in the wings.
Costcutter has bolstered its marketing department with three appointments as it seeks to bolster existing brands and explore new brands.
NOVA LJUBLJANSKA BANKA
Slovenia’s largest bank, financially troubled Nova Ljubljanska Banka, named economist Janko Medja as chief executive after his predecessor resigned in December.
MARSH INC
The insurance broking and risk manager, which is a part of Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc, appointed Andrew Chester as CEO of Bowring Marsh, Marsh’s specialist international placement broking division.
MAZARS LLP
The International accountancy firm said it appointed a new VAT partner, Vincent McCullagh, who joins from Deloitte Ireland. It also promoted Gareth Jones, Sam Porritt, Sam Patel and Omar Ripon in London, and Carl Ward in Leeds.
UNIVERSITIES SUPERANNUATION SCHEME LTD
The pension scheme operator appointed Steve Deeley and Rob Horsnall as investment managers for infrastructure.
