Sophie Randles

Sophie established and leads the Group’s Private Equity proposition. She is an experienced search expert offering comprehensive search & selection and leadership consulting services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, with a notable track record and network within Scotland. Sophie is passionate about bringing innovative and impactful solutions to her clients.

Sophie was appointed as Group Commercial Director in January 2024 and is responsible for the Group’s commercial and marketing initiatives across Scotland. In addition to search, Sophie offers a steady pipeline of strategic introductions, curated thought leadership and tailored people advisory services. She looks to develop long-term strategic partnerships that build winning leadership teams and create substantial value. Sophie also founded “No Diversity, No Deal”, a movement and event series created to empower the next generation of female founders / operators / investors within the private equity and deals communities of Scotland.

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.