Cesca is Head of Operations and Executive Assistant to our Group CEO, Jamie. She has overall responsibility for Group operations which includes acting as audit and compliance partner, running our marketing and events programme, and managing IT and internal policies. She also manages our support team and our group-wide projects. Cesca is passionate about making a difference, and sits on both our Environmental Impact and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Steering Groups.
Coming from a sporting background, Cesca was motivated to work for an organisation focused on teamwork and supporting others, so she joined Livingston James as a Research Associate in 2018. She spent over a year as our lead researcher for all executive search processes, gaining significant experience sourcing senior executives for high profile assignments. Learning the ropes of recruitment from the ground up and developing wider knowledge of candidate attraction and assessment strategies, Cesca particularly enjoyed building relationships with clients and candidates, and jumped at the opportunity to become EA to our CEO in 2020. Cesca has a people-first approach, a keen eye for detail and is always on hand to support across the team.
Cesca graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a BSc in Applied Sport Science with first class honours, where she specialised in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology. She is fluent in Norwegian, having spent 5 years in Norway as a child; and has also studied Spanish, French and Italian. As well as a keen footballer, basketballer and water polo player, Cesca was a competitive swimmer for over 10 years competing at National level and for Scotland Universities.
Cesca has always been heavily involved in volunteering and was awarded a university Colours Award for outstanding voluntary service to the Sports Union. This included being Vice President of EUSWPC, overseeing club development for over 200 members during her final year of study. After graduating, she became Head Swim Coach of EUSWPC for a year whilst working with us, coaching university students 5 times a week. She is also a huge foodie, so feel free to reach out for any Edinburgh food recommendations!
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Highlights from Livingston James’ latest Future CEO report, produced in association with EY, were featured in an exclusive article by The Scotsman.
Our latest Future CEO survey, created in association with EY, is now live! We surveyed and interviewed over 200 senior leaders across sectors and functions to understand the evolving demands of leadership, and what will define the most effective CEOs in the years ahead.
Public sector organisations in Scotland have been significantly faster than private companies to put an artificial intelligence strategy in place, new research reveals.
We’re delighted to share that Livingston James will once again be hosting the Wooden Spoon Wine Tasting event this year! The event will be held at our Glasgow Office – 218 St Vincent Street on Thursday 4th December, at 6 pm.
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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.
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.
We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.
In our latest Knowledge Academy block, our discussions centred on “The Art of Impossible”, a book by Steven Kotler; using its ideas on motivation, focus, and sustained peak performance as a catalyst for deeper reflection on what it truly takes to thrive in fast-moving, high pressure environments such as ours.
Despite possessing skills increasingly valued in modern leadership, such as emotional intelligence, change leadership, and organisational capability, HR leaders rarely progress to CEO roles. Livingston James Director, Ali Shaw recently shared insights from our latest research report in association with EY: The Future CEO Report, and how these findings can support succession planning for HR leaders.
East Park is a well‑established Scottish charity delivering specialist education and care services for children and young people with complex support needs. The organisation has a long history of providing safe, nurturing environments that enable young people to develop, grow, and prepare for adulthood.
The Chief Executive will lead the organisation overall, setting clear strategic direction and overseeing day‑to‑day delivery, while working closely with the Board to secure East Park’s long‑term sustainability and positive impact.
In our latest Knowledge Academy block, our discussions centred on “The Art of Impossible”, a book by Steven Kotler; using its ideas on motivation, focus, and sustained peak performance as a catalyst for deeper reflection on what it truly takes to thrive in fast-moving, high pressure environments such as ours.
Despite possessing skills increasingly valued in modern leadership, such as emotional intelligence, change leadership, and organisational capability, HR leaders rarely progress to CEO roles. Livingston James Director, Ali Shaw recently shared insights from our latest research report in association with EY: The Future CEO Report, and how these findings can support succession planning for HR leaders.
East Park is a well‑established Scottish charity delivering specialist education and care services for children and young people with complex support needs. The organisation has a long history of providing safe, nurturing environments that enable young people to develop, grow, and prepare for adulthood.
The Chief Executive will lead the organisation overall, setting clear strategic direction and overseeing day‑to‑day delivery, while working closely with the Board to secure East Park’s long‑term sustainability and positive impact.
