Private Equity Executive Search

Private equity-backed businesses operate in high-performance environments where leadership capability has a direct impact on value creation.

Whether pursuing growth, transformation, acquisition strategies, international expansion, or preparing for exit, investors need leaders who can deliver results at pace.

Executive leadership team meeting in a modern boardroom, reflecting strategic growth, value creation and investment performance. Livingston James provides Private Equity Executive Search services, helping portfolio companies and investors across Scotland and the UK appoint exceptional leadership talent.

At Livingston James, we have extensive experience supporting private equity investors and portfolio businesses to secure transformational leadership talent.

We understand the demands of PE-backed environments and specialise in identifying executives who can scale organisations, build high-performing teams, and execute ambitious growth strategies.

Working across the investment lifecycle, we partner with investors, boards, and management teams to appoint CEOs, CFOs, Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, and functional leaders capable of delivering commercial impact. Our rigorous search methodology provides access to proven leaders with experience operating in fast-paced, highly accountable environments.

By combining deep market expertise with extensive leadership networks, Livingston James helps investors and portfolio companies secure the talent required to accelerate growth, enhance enterprise value, and achieve successful investment outcomes.

Contact Our Executive Search Specialists

We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.

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To find out more about our Private Equity & Venture Capital Executive Search services, please contact our Private Equity specialist, Sophie Randles.

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Our dynamic team has experience advising in a wide range of industries and sectors.  We have led and developed businesses from board level, managing people and processes across countless specialisms and geographies. We can bring a unique perspective to your business needs.

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Bute Energy Case Study: Supporting an investment backed onshore wind developer attract industry leading talent

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GROUP CHAIR

JAMIE LIVINGSTON

At Livingston James, an unwavering focus on the impact of our appointments is at the heart of everything we do.  We work in partnership with our clients and candidates to bring together leadership teams that transform organisations and careers for the better. 

Jamie Livingston

Together we achieve more.

Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.

Contact Our Executive Search Specialists

We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.

Livingston James Partners with Inspiring Scotland to Appoint Board Trustees

Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Inspiring Scotland to appoint Trustees to its Board as the organisation embarks on an exciting new chapter.

Since 2008, Inspiring Scotland has worked towards a Scotland where everyone, no matter where they live or the circumstances they are born into, is given the chance to enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage.

Livingston James Partners with Inspiring Scotland to Appoint Board Trustees

Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Inspiring Scotland to appoint Trustees to its Board as the organisation embarks on an exciting new chapter.

Since 2008, Inspiring Scotland has worked towards a Scotland where everyone, no matter where they live or the circumstances they are born into, is given the chance to enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage.