AAB appoints chief operating officer

Aberdeen-headquartered professional services firm AAB has appointed Jon Grainger as chief operating officer to support its next phase of growth.

Jon brings extensive experience in technology, automation and operational transformation, with a track record of delivering efficiency improvements across complex organisations.

In his new role, he will lead AAB’s technology, operations and integration teams, focusing on embedding automation and enhancing service delivery.

Jon said: “I’m delighted to be joining AAB at such an exciting stage in its growth. 

“There is enormous potential in harnessing automation to create smarter, more agile operations - provided we do so responsibly and with people firmly at the centre. 

“I look forward to working with our teams to build scalable, secure and efficient processes that enhance both our client service and the working experience of our colleagues.”  

Jon’s appointment comes as AAB continues to invest in digital capability following backing from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with former COO Derek Mitchell moving into a strategic role to lead key integration projects.

Emma Lancaster, chief executive at AAB, added: “As our business continues to grow, strengthening our operational capability is essential to delivering the highest levels of service for our clients.

“Jon’s leadership supports our Strategy to 2030, particularly our ambition to unlock operational efficiencies that free up more time for our teams to focus on deepening relationships with clients. 

“His approach to responsible automation aligns perfectly with the AAB culture - technology should support our people.”  

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