The Intuitive Bridge-Builder
Tom’s story begins in Southwest London, winds through the Highlands of Scotland, and ultimately lands him in London, each chapter shaping a nuanced appreciation for people, culture, and context. His journey has always centered on how individuals work together to build something greater. This natural curiosity, combined with a refined emotional intelligence and a gift for reading the room, has made Tom a relationship-first thinker. He brings a thoughtful, perceptive presence to executive search—believing that enduring change comes not from resumes alone, but from people who resonate with purpose.
Life is a tragedy in close up and a comedy in long shot. Charlie Chaplin
Tom is an associate at Acertitude, where he supports executive search across the C-level, most notably in Consumer, Industrial, Private Equity, and Business Services sectors. His role involves conducting targeted research, curating candidate pools, and performing market mapping to identify exceptional talent. His work supports private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and global corporations in unlocking leadership potential that powers performance.
Before joining Acertitude, Tom was an analyst at Armstrong International, where he specialized in research and market mapping across both public and private markets. Working under the business development team, he supported projects spanning infrastructure, renewables, real estate, and corporate finance. His earlier experience includes internships at Egon Zehnder, the Scottish Parliament, and the Scottish Courts, each adding a layer to his understanding of leadership, policy, and performance. With a degree in Politics from Newcastle University and a reputation for composure under pressure, Thomas brings both intellectual rigor and a collaborative spirit to every search.
Outside of the office, Tom is often clocking a 10–15k run as part of his marathon training, catching up with friends over drinks on Clapham Common, or—on a particularly good day—squeezing in a round of golf out in Surrey.
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