Graham Reid to head Scots accountants' body

Graham Reid, group finance director at Cala Group, has been elected as the next president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Scotland. Reid, who was previously vice-president, replaces Peter Fee.

Alan Esson, a senior risk manager within Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip), succeeds Reid as vice-president.

Craig Vickery, head of ACCA Scotland, said: "Graham and Alan have been active members of the ACCA Scotland community for many years. I'm delighted that their service has been rewarded."