Sophie Randles

Group Commercial Director | Professional Services | Private Equity

Meet Sophie

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.

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One of a kind.

At Rutherford Cross, we believe that you should be treated as unique in your chosen profession, and we have carefully evolved our offering to be tailored to your requirements. The imagery on our website is a celebration of uniqueness and a metaphor for the specialist talent we are proud to represent.

Together we achieve more.

Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.

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Rutherford Cross Retained by medac Pharma to Appoint Finance Business Partner

medac Pharma LLP is a fast-growing, privately owned pharmaceutical company specialising in product development and the treatment of diseases within the key areas of Auto immune, Urology and haematology and onco generics. This role will be based in Stirling and is offering hybrid working along with an excellent salary and wider package.

Wooden Spoon Wine Tasting 2026: Tickets Available Now

We’re delighted to share that our sister company Livingston James will once again be hosting the Wooden Spoon Wine Tasting event this year!
The event will be held at our Glasgow Office – 218 St Vincent Street on Thursday 3rd December, at 6 pm.

Rutherford Cross Retained by medac Pharma to Appoint Finance Business Partner

medac Pharma LLP is a fast-growing, privately owned pharmaceutical company specialising in product development and the treatment of diseases within the key areas of Auto immune, Urology and haematology and onco generics. This role will be based in Stirling and is offering hybrid working along with an excellent salary and wider package.

Wooden Spoon Wine Tasting 2026: Tickets Available Now

We’re delighted to share that our sister company Livingston James will once again be hosting the Wooden Spoon Wine Tasting event this year!
The event will be held at our Glasgow Office – 218 St Vincent Street on Thursday 3rd December, at 6 pm.