Sophie Randles

Sophie is responsible for the Group’s commercial strategy and marketing initiatives across Scotland. She is also the Managing Director of Rutherford Cross’ sister brand, Livingston James.

Sophie established and leads Rutherford Cross’ Professional Services and Private Equity practice. Her team supports professional services and private equity firms attract and engage with exceptional talent across Scotland, from newly qualified to Partner level appointments in areas of audit, tax, corporate finance, restructuring and private equity / venture capital.

Sophie is a graduate of Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen with a BA (Hons) in Management with Marketing and attended University of Michigan, gaining a distinction in Communications & Event Management and Recovery Management. She also completed a year-long internship with Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Upon graduating, Sophie was a key member of an FTSE 250 listed business in Aberdeen before joining Livingston James Group in 2015.

Originally from Ireland, Sophie is a well-travelled individual, attending 12 schools across the world. She takes an active part in her community and is a Trustee for Outward Bound (Scottish Council), an educational charity that inspires young people to believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible. For 9 years, Sophie also sat on the committee of the Wooden Spoon Charity, a charity which supports disadvantaged children across the UK & Ireland.