Livingston James

Livingston James is a market-leading executive search business with global reach, sector specialism and functional expertise. The company is focused on the impact of each appointment and driven by the desire to help people and organisations realise their potential. Livingston James offers a comprehensive range of recruitment services including executive search, non-executive search, fractional C-suite and interim C-suite search, succession planning, board due diligence, and leadership advisory. As an employee-owned business, Livingston James has become the first employee-owned company in its sector in Scotland, bringing a unique perspective grounded in professional excellence and deep industry knowledge.

Livingston James serves clients across a diverse range of sectors and industries. The company has demonstrated expertise in energy and training, veterans' charities, ports and logistics, finance, and gold mining, among others. Their dynamic team comprises consultants with extensive experience advising across countless specialisms and geographies, having led and developed businesses from board level whilst managing people and processes across varied sectors. This breadth of experience allows Livingston James to bring tailored solutions to complex leadership challenges.

The company operates from offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, serving clients throughout Scotland, the UK and internationally. Livingston James is part of the Livingston James Group, which also comprises Rutherford Cross, a specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements their robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access deep-rooted networks and complementary expertise. Clients choose Livingston James for their unwavering focus on appointment impact, partnership approach with both clients and candidates, and commitment to transforming organisations and careers for the better.