James Litherland

James Litherland is a seasoned Managing Director with over 12 years of experience in Executive Search within the Management Consulting industry. He has a strong track record of building and maintaining key client relationships while spearheading business growth and providing strategic oversight in the delivery of executive search mandates.

James has a vast knowledge of the UK, US, European, and Middle East Markets, and has built a niche in the following functional areas: Business & IT Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Human Capital, Technology (Cloud, Enterprise Applications, AI, Blockchain), and Digital Transformation.

As the Managing Director of Burwood Partners, James is responsible for driving business growth, overseeing key client relationships, and ensuring the strategic delivery of executive search mandates. He has a wealth of experience in management consulting, strategy, supply chain, operations, procurement, transformation, change management, digital transformation, and technology consulting.

James is a law graduate from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has A-level qualifications in Law, English Language, and Politics from Calday Grange Grammar School. He has served in top positions in organizations like Wilton & Bain, Ascent Professional Services, and Welbeck Solutions.