Mark is Group COO and Managing Director of Rutherford Cross, leading on CFO and FD finance appointments across Scotland and beyond. Mark has over twenty years’ experience in recruitment and has built an excellent track record of senior and board level appointments in finance. He works with companies across a wide variety of sectors and geographies, ranging from FTSE 100 through to private equity and owner-managed businesses, delivering a bespoke service underpinned by professionalism and unrivalled market knowledge. Mark also leads the CFO Services practice for Livingston James, our executive search and leadership advisory firm.
A graduate of the University of Manchester, Mark started his career in the once fledgling Energy Trading market before embarking on a career in recruitment with a leading FTSE 100 listed business. Following his strong performance in the North of England for this organisation, he was relocated to Scotland in 2004 to lead their senior finance business in Glasgow. In 2006, he was headhunted by a boutique professional services recruiter, quickly developing their senior finance business, resulting in his promotion to Associate Director within two years. Mark joined Livingston James in 2011 and led the launch of Rutherford Cross two years later.
Outside of work responsibilities, Mark is a keen participant in a range of sports and spends the majority of his weekends ferrying his two children to their various social engagements.
Following on from a successful Glasgow event (just under 12 months ago), Rutherford Cross’ sister brand, Livingston James, welcomed back Ian Reid (CBE), Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and Vice-Chair of Glasgow 2026, to speak at a boardroom lunch centred on the increasing demand for finance professionals who can become both community leaders and business leaders.
Forth Ports, is one of the UK’s most significant and fast‑growing port groups. The continuing growth of Forth Ports has led to the newly created requirement of a Group Finance Business Partner as it continues to expand and diversify the business offerings.
We are delighted to welcome Donna Galbraith, one of Scotland’s most experienced senior finance recruiters, to Rutherford Cross. This appointment represents an important step in the continued growth of our permanent recruitment business and reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening our specialist capability across the senior finance market.
Rutherford Cross has proudly supported the Admissions Ceremony since 2019 and has partnered strategically with ICAS – The Professional Body of CAs since 2017. The ICAS team delivered another exceptional and seamlessly organised event this year – many thanks to all involved!
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Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by Phastar to appoint its FP&A Business Partner. This role can be fully remote or hybrid depending on location (office space available in Glasgow, Macclesfield
Scottish Water is a publicly owned organisation responsible for managing Scotland’s water and wastewater services. This role will lead and develop the Finance Business Partner community and toolkit and deliver quality financial decision support based on insight through data to influence the financial outcomes and generate additional cash to deliver their strategic ambitions.
Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting Whyte & Mackay, a proudly Glasgow‑born Scotch whisky business with a legacy dating back to 1844, in the appointment of a Financial Accountant (12‑month FTC).
Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by Phastar to appoint its FP&A Business Partner. This role can be fully
Scottish Water is a publicly owned organisation responsible for managing Scotland’s water and wastewater services. This role will lead and develop the Finance Business Partner community and toolkit and deliver quality financial decision support based on insight through data to influence the financial outcomes and generate additional cash to deliver their strategic ambitions.
Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting Whyte & Mackay, a proudly Glasgow‑born Scotch whisky business with a legacy dating