Mark is Chief Executive Officer of Livingston James Group. He has over twenty five years’ experience in recruitment and has built an excellent track record of senior and board level appointments, predominantly leading on CFO and FD appointments across Scotland and beyond. Mark works with companies across a wide variety of sectors and geographies, ranging from FTSE 100 through to private equity and owner-managed businesses, delivering a bespoke service underpinned by professionalism and unrivalled market knowledge. His role also encompasses Rutherford Cross, our specialist search and selection practice focused exclusively on qualified finance appointments.
A graduate of the University of Manchester, Mark started his career in the once fledgling Energy Trading market before embarking on a career in recruitment with a leading FTSE 100 listed business. Following his strong performance in the North of England for this organisation, he was relocated to Scotland in 2004 to lead their senior finance business in Glasgow. In 2006, he was headhunted by a boutique professional services recruiter, quickly developing their senior finance business, resulting in his promotion to Associate Director within two years. Mark joined Livingston James in 2011 and led the launch of Rutherford Cross two years later. He became COO of Livingston James Group in 2020, and subsequently CEO in 2026.
Outside of work responsibilities, Mark is a keen participant in a range of sports, enjoys travel and spends the majority of his weekends ferrying his two children to their various social engagements.
Livingston James was thrilled to support the latest Glasgow Brain Game event which raised a whopping £275,000 for Marie Curie!
Livingston James Group recently completed its 2026 Corporate Challenge, with colleagues coming together to raise vital funds for St Columba’s Hospice Care at this year’s Dragon Boat Race.
Mark Lewis joined Livingston James Group as a start up in 2010, initially working for the executive search brand Livingston James, then moving on to set up the senior finance recruitment brand, Rutherford Cross as Managing Director in 2013, before joining the board of Livingston James Group in early 2020.
In a recent article for The Scotsman, Livingston James CEO, Mark Lewis, examines why hiring activity across Scotland remains robust despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Denholm Industrial Group to appoint a Divisional Finance Director, a key leadership appointment that will support the business through its next phase of growth and development.
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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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Livingston James are delighted to be supporting Blackwood Homes & Care in the appointment of its next Chief Executive. Blackwood Homes & Care, believes everyone should have the opportunity to live independently,
Livingston James is supporting Capital Credit Union in the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Serving more than 36,000 members across Scotland, Capital Credit Union is a purpose-led financial institution seeking a strategic leader to drive its next phase of growth.
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 are delighted to be supporting Blackwood Homes & Care in the appointment of its next Chief Executive. Blackwood
Livingston James is supporting Capital Credit Union in the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Serving more than 36,000 members across Scotland, Capital Credit Union is a purpose-led financial institution seeking a strategic leader to drive its next phase of growth.
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.
