Jamie is the Chairman and CEO of the Livingston James Group. Responsible for ensuring the Group’s services and strategy evolve in line with its purpose and values, he takes a hands-on approach to client and candidate engagement and is committed to the development of our people and our community partnerships.
Passionate about the impact of our advice on the lives and performance of our clients and candidates Jamie has extensive experience of recruiting at all levels. From manager to plc main board across a broad range of sectors, disciplines and geographies, he brings an enviable track-record of building teams in both existing and new markets.
A graduate of both the University of Glasgow and Toulouse Le Mirail, Jamie spent his early career with a multinational recruitment firm where he was involved in the restructure and development of their Scottish business and led the green-field start up of their business in Ireland. He returned to Scotland and left the organisation to found Livingston James Group in January 2010.
Beyond the business world, a former club captain at West of Scotland Rugby Club Jamie keeps his hand in with the sport vicariously through his son, and was a regional chair of the Wooden Spoon Charity for 13 years. He is currently Co-Chair of Columba 1400 a charity that provides transformative values based leadership programmes for young people and the key adults in their lives. At home, he and his wife, Chloe, are active members of their local church and lead community initiatives ‘Project Present’ and ‘Back to School’ when not acting as taxi drivers for their fast growing and ever logistically demanding children.
Livingston James was delighted to run the latest instalment of our NED Forum series yesterday, bringing together aspiring, new, and experienced NEDs for an energising and practical discussion on what it really takes to be an effective Non Executive Director within a family owned business.
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In an exclusive in The Herald at the weekend, we were thrilled to announce the appointment of Christina McLean to the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) board at Livingston James Group.
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.
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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.
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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.
Acrux Gold is a vertically integrated precious metals business and the parent company of SGZ Cononish Limited, operator of Scotland’s only commercial gold and silver mine, with operations in the UK and South Africa.
Acrux Gold is appointing a Head of People & Culture to establish and lead the people function, supporting international growth and building the capability, culture and infrastructure required for long‑term operational success.
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.
Acrux Gold is a vertically integrated precious metals business and the parent company of SGZ Cononish Limited, operator of Scotland’s only commercial gold and silver mine, with operations in the UK and South Africa.
Acrux Gold is appointing a Head of People & Culture to establish and lead the people function, supporting international growth and building the capability, culture and infrastructure required for long‑term operational success.
