About Us

Company History

Established in May 2005, Mackenzie Stuart was founded to deliver bespoke, sector-specific services & expertise and in doing so, establish a new standard within Executive Search. We have an impressive pedigree, with our Directors’ having over a combined 50 years experience within the industry. They have used this knowledge to position Mackenzie Stuart in a unique way with the business making over 90% of its placements internationally, meaning we are a true Global Executive Search firm.

Today, we remain an innovative, results-driven business that prides itself on delivering one-to-one service, accurate market insight and proven business acumen. Our highly tailored approach to recruitment places lasting client relationships before short-term gains & makes openness, integrity and honesty a priority. We also understand the need to consider each and every position as unique – wherever in the world it may be.

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2005

2021

February

The first additional business set up by Mackenzie Stuart in 2013 completes their MBO from the group.
2020

December

Despite the global upheaval caused by Covid 19, the group reaches £20m in revenue and remains strongly profitable.
2019

December

The financial year ends with a 28% increase in group turnover, up to £23m. Two further executive search businesses are created to take the group to 10 firms in size.
2019

April

The management team of Nick Jenkins & Dominic Paglia complete a management buy out of the business
2019

February

The year ends with further group revenue growth to £17.5m. A further two businesses are set up during the year bringing the total across the group to nine with 180 consultants. A Management Buy Out is started for the first new business created giving the management team further ownership of the organisation.
2018

February

The group sees another record year with revenues increasing 26% to £15.3m. Two new search businesses are launched by top performing managers, bringing the total to 7 with 150+ consultants.
2017

February

Another year end sees a 20% increase in group turnover to over £12m, with headcount passing 130 across 5 companies and 10 offices. Firm plans are put in place to open a New York office in spring 2018, giving the option for UK staff to transfer over.
2016

September

The London office moves to 6 Bevis Marks with larger facilities giving them the opportunity to grow to over 20 consultants
2016

February

The financial year end sees MS turnover grow to £5m, and group turnover touch £10m across five separate businesses.
2015

October

Mackenzie Stuart sets up and funds a further executive search firm for two of its top performing managers. The London office moves to a new facility within ‘1 Cornhill’ having doubled in size within 12 months. Group headcount passes the 100 mark.
2015

February

Year 10 finishes with turnover up by 45% to £4.5m & profit increased by 40%. Across the group turnover reaches £6.5m with a headcount of over 70. Plans are put in place for further growth including the creation & funding of a further group recruitment business in 2015.
2014

December

Mackenzie Stuart establishes & funds a third recruitment business for two top performing managers, thereby continuing it’s commitment for developing talent within the business
2014

September

A major day in the history of Mackenzie Stuart as the new London office opens at the prestigious ‘1 Cornhill’ building opposite the Bank of England. A team of six moves down from Leeds, with plans to double this within 12 months
2014

February

The year ends with another strong performance. Revenue increases to almost £3.5m with an increase in profits & a margin of 20%. Overall group head count exceeds 50. Mackenzie Stuart expands it’s presence in the Water, Food Ingredients, Chemicals and Logistics markets
2013

December

New recruitment businesses are set up for two top performing managers and these quickly establish themselves as leaders in their fields
2013

February

The year ends on a high, with turnover up by 20% to over £3m, & profit more than doubled on 2012. Headcount grew by around 50% during the year, with plans to grow this by another 50% by 2014, to take the company to in excess of 55 strong. Firm plans are put in place to open a London office in 2014
2012

December

The year ends with a major financial investment after an office move to a new 6,500 sq ft facility in the centre of Leeds, quadrupling space for further expansion.
2012

April

Year 2011-12 sees a doubling in revenue to £2.5m & huge success within brand new markets. Major growth plans are put in place for the Insurance, Medical & Scientific & Oil & Gas divisions in particular.
2010

October

Nick Jenkins & Dominic Paglia promoted to the positions of Managing Director.
2008

May

Year 3 ends with revenue growth to £4.5m
2007

May

Year 2 again shows over achievement of profit & revenue targets achieving over £3m in revenue. Head count is expanded to over 50 consultants & floor space is resultantly doubled, to allow further growth
2006

May

Mackenzie Stuart records over £1.3m in sales in year 1 and expands into 2 new market sectors, Finance & Oil & Gas
2005

November

Dominic Paglia joins the business
2005

October

Nick Jenkins joins the business