Welcoming Rick White to the firm

We are pleased to welcome Rick White to Saxton Bampfylde as a consultant in aviation, travel and transport, building on our work in the sector and strengthening what we offer clients across it.

Rick brings over 25 years’ experience in executive search and is a recognised specialist in the field. Having worked internationally throughout his career, he has advised boards and leadership teams across airlines, airports, rail, logistics, infrastructure and mobility organisations on senior executive and board appointments. He is known for deep sector expertise, extensive global networks and a strong track record, and is a trusted adviser to organisations navigating growth, transformation and change.

Rick is also a qualified psychotherapist, pairing commercial insight alongside a trained understanding of behaviour, which allows him to identify and assess leaders with real depth and rigour.

Kate Ludlow, CEO of Saxton Bampfylde, said:

“We’re excited that Rick is joining Saxton Bampfylde. Aviation, travel and transport are facing significant leadership challenges, from infrastructure investment and decarbonisation to technology, changing consumer expectations and growth. Rick brings exceptional experience of helping clients navigate these questions, coupled with a rare depth of understanding of people and behaviour. He is a fantastic addition to the firm and will significantly strengthen what we can offer our clients.”

Rick White said:

“I am delighted to be joining Saxton Bampfylde, a firm with an outstanding reputation for helping organisations identify and develop exceptional leadership. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to work with boards and executive teams across the aviation, travel and transport sectors during periods of significant change and opportunity. What attracted me to Saxton Bampfylde is its deep commitment to partnership, long-term relationships and rigorous leadership assessment. I look forward to working with Kate and colleagues across the firm to support clients as they navigate transformation, growth and increasingly complex leadership challenges.”

Rick can be contacted at rick.white@saxbam.com