Ellon
headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has announced its Managing Director,
Martin Bruce, is to retire in December 2022. Mr Bruce supported his late
father, Bill Bruce in founding Scotia back in 1990 and is stepping down from
his role to become more involved with his family’s farming and commercial
property businesses.
The business is moving to a
co-leadership model with existing directors Graham Reid and Richard Begbie
being appointed Joint Managing Directors to succeed Mr Bruce.
Mr Bruce commented: “It has been an
incredible journey with so much being achieved by so many. There have
been phenomenal experiences providing great memories and I am leaving behind an
enthusiastic, hard-working and loyal team who I will miss greatly. I am delighted
at Graham and Richard’s appointments which represent the beginning of an
exciting phase for Scotia and I wish them both every success in their new
roles.”
Gary Gerrard Chairman of Scotia Homes
stated: “Martin has made an outstanding contribution to Scotia over the past 30
years and we will miss him hugely. Martin is a great leader who is well
respected by his fellow directors and colleagues and is extremely knowledgeable
about all aspects of the housebuilding industry.”
“He has led the business through two recessions,
three oil price crashes and the Covid pandemic which all had a dramatic impact
on the housebuilding sector. Notwithstanding these major economic downturns,
Martin leaves the business in great shape from an operational and financial
perspective and today, Scotia remains one of the few remaining privately owned
regional housebuilders in Scotland.”
Mr Gerrard went on to say: “Whilst
Martin will be missed by the business, I am delighted to announce the joint
appointment of Graham Reid and Richard Begbie as his successors. Change
brings opportunity and we have two outstanding young leaders with complimentary
skillsets who will continue our vision of building high quality homes for our
customers and putting people at the heart of everything we do. Graham joined
Scotia in 2021 after a successful career in surveying, banking and property
development; Richard has been with Scotia for almost 20 years in a variety of
roles from Project Management, Health & Safety and most recently,
Construction Director.”
Scotia
Homes has current and future developments in Aberdeen, Arbroath, Aviemore,
Ballater, Blairgowrie, Braemar, Brechin, Croy, Ellon, Forfar, Insch, Inverness,
Kincraig, Kintore, Newmachar, Oldmeldrum, Perth, St Andrews and Tarves.
See pictured: (L-R), Richard Begbie, Martin Bruce, Graham Reid.