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.
Scottish Firm Hires Seasoned International Headhunter – The Herald
The Herald recently published an article discussing our latest hires into the Livingston James executive search team.
Following a record year at Livingston James last year, we made the decision to expand our team. We are committed to supporting our clients to stay ahead of the curve with emerging technologies and continuing to advise on impactful leadership appointments, and we are thrilled to have welcomed Daniel MacNeill and Lauren Crichton to our executive search team.
Dan has joined us as a Director to lead our expansion in technology and advanced industry, having spent a successful period working for a London-based firm supporting VC and PE-backed businesses on senior appointments across semiconductors, photonics, quantum, AI, and clean tech. Dan’s specialist experience in electronics, deep tech and international headhunting will enhance our technology search capabilities across the globe. Dan will predominantly be supporting Scottish-headquartered companies scaling into overseas markets, while also helping global tech firms establish a presence in Scotland. Please reach out to Dan to get connected and see how we can support your business or your personal career: [email protected].
We have also strengthened our research function with the appointment of Lauren Crichton as a Research Consultant. Lauren’s expertise in market mapping and data-led insight enhances our firm’s commitment to robust, evidence-based search.
You can read more about our new hires in the Herald article below, including highlights from Livingston James Director, Alistair Shaw.
Read the full article in The Herald here.
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Livingston James is Delighted to Partner with East Park to Appoint Chief Executive
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.