Russell Livesey

Throughout the process Russell and the team were able to effectively communicate the dynamics of the candidate market, and help to shape the role with us. Russ delivered a high calibre shortlist in a timely manner, and we were able to interview a number of exceptional individuals. We are delighted with the end result, and would not hesitate to recommend him.

- Client Testimonial

Russell Livesey is an Associate Partner in the Page Executive UK Technology practice who covers Logisitics & Transport and Retail. He leads on C-level search mandates across a number of industry sectors and has an outstanding reputation in the industry.

He has been with PageGroup since 2016 working in the Michael Page Technology brand driving record results and demonstrating a flair for Technology Leadership recruitment. He transitioned across to Page Executive in 2021 and has continued to build on his success as an industry leading executive search consultant. Russell works with FTSE 100 organisations right through to private-equity backed start-ups across the UK as well as having a national remit for the Transport & Logistics sectors.

He will typically recruit for the following roles: CIO, CTO, CDIO, CPO, CISO, IT Director and direct report IT leadership roles. Russell has had great success building entire leadership teams, and supporting businesses with niche and confidential hires.

Russell is very engaging and solutions-oriented, and effectively collaborates with customers to help define a role and acts as a brand ambassador for them. He has an extensive customer base, and takes great pride in being trusted to recruit for key positions across the Logistics, Technology, HealthTech, Music and Professional Services sectors as well as many others. Russell is quick to adapt and will immerse himself into every search ensuring a successful outcome for all parties.

From a candidate perspective, Russell is an active listener and he invests significant time week in week out to meet with high-calibre individuals seeking career advice, and ultimately a new role.  Russell is based in the Manchester area, and is often travelling around the UK meeting with C-suite and board members who are looking to unlock strategic growth by hiring Technology Leaders.

Outside of work, Russell is likely to be outdoors in the countryside, enjoying a live music event or keeping fit.