Scotland

Executive search and leadership advisory, across every industry in Scotland

Saxton Bampfylde has been at the forefront of executive search in Scotland for decades, advising on senior and board-level appointments, that sit well beyond the scope of a single hire. Our Edinburgh office is at the centre of that work and our reach extends considerably further.

Our Scotland practice covers the full breadth of what Saxton Bampfylde offers. Executive and board-level search, conducted with the rigour and focus our clients have come to expect. And alongside that, the advisory work, succession planning, board review, executive assessment, leadership coaching, that shapes an organisation’s thinking about leadership over time, not just at the point of appointment.

One researcher, one search, complete focus. That has always been our model, and it is why our placement success rate is 98%. It gives our researchers the space to look further, ask better questions, and surface candidates that a faster or lighter search would never have found.

Our Scotland practice

Based here. Connected everywhere.

Part of what we bring to a Scotland-based search is knowledge from a wider pool, the Scottish-connected leaders working across the UK and internationally who remain open to the right opportunity, if it is put to them in the right way.

Through our global Panorama partnership, we see leadership patterns across industries and geographies that a firm operating only in Scotland would simply not have access to. For clients here, that breadth matters. It is what allows us to say, with confidence, that we have genuinely searched the market.

Executive search and leadership advisory, across every sector

Executive search and leadership advisory are rarely as separate as they look. Clients come to us at different moments, when a succession is overdue, when a board needs rebalancing, when growth has outpaced the structure around it. The services are distinct. What runs through all of them is a long-term partnership view, and a genuine investment in your organisation’s success.

 

 

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Board, C-suite and senior functional appointments across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Executive Search

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Independent assessment of board effectiveness, composition and the leadership structures around it.

Board Review

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Working with organisations to understand what their leadership needs to look like, and when.

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Rigorous, evidence-based assessment of senior leaders for appointments, development and transition.

Executive Assessment

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Hoburne Group

"Saxton Bampfylde is my go-to for top executives and NEDs. The team understand our business and produce candidates who fit our culture and values as well having as excellent skills and experience."John Butters Chair

The right leader changes everything. Let’s find yours.

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  5. Appointments

    George Heriot’s School Appoints new Head of Senior School

    George Heriot’s School has announced the appointment of Alastair Anderson as the next Head of Senior School, commencing 1 August 2025. The search for a new Head of Senior School has been extensive and attracted a large number of candidates, nationally... Read more

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    New CEO appointed for the Glasgow Clan and the Braehead Arena

    The Glasgow Clan and the Braehead Arena have confirmed the appointment of Russell Smith as the new CEO of the business. Russell is a seasoned leader in the sports and events industry having most recently lead and launched The R&A’s first... Read more

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    Glasgow Academy announces new Head of Senior School.

    The Glasgow Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Head of Senior School. Alison Sefton will join The Academy in August 2025 following Dr Matt Gibson’s appointment as Rector. Born and educated in Scotland, this move to The... Read more

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  10. Appointments

    SCIS appoints new Chief Executive

    The Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) has appointed Lorraine Davidson, Head of Education Strategy at the Scottish Government, as its new Chief Executive. Lorraine will succeed John Edward, who announced his departure from SCIS in February 2023 after 14 years at... Read more

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