Private equity specialist Jock Gardiner appointed Chairman of TMM Recruitment

14/06/2021
Jock Gardiner appointed Chairman of TMM Recruitment

TMM Recruitment announces the appointment of Jock Gardiner as Chairman.

Jock’s illustrious career in private equity (PE) investment and corporate finance spans 30 years. He was a founding partner of Maven Capital Partners with responsibility for the PE firm’s energy service sector deals throughout the UK. Prior to this, he led the North of Scotland PE team at Aberdeen Asset Management, sitting on the boards of several local companies across a range of industry sectors.

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His current portfolio includes consultancy services and Non-Executive Director roles with Whiterock Group and GM Flow. Jock is a founder Director of the recently established local angel investor network, Alba Equity, and he is also a Trustee of Aberdeen FC Heritage Trust.

Jock explains what attracted him to the role, “I’m delighted to take on the role of Chairman of TMM, working closely with the Board and senior management team to build on the company’s strong foundations and leverage new opportunities. Having been on the customer-facing side of recruitment many times, I’m enjoying the people-centred nature of the business and entrepreneurial spirit of the established team as we look forward, executing an expansion strategy centred around the ongoing energy transition and executive leadership in high growth and SME businesses.”

The firm also announces the appointment of finance expert John Duncan as its new Non-Executive Director.

Amanda McCulloch, Chief Executive, said: “The appointments of Jock and John demonstrate how serious we are about achieving our growth ambitions. They are great contributors on the Board and their depth of experience and strategic vision are invaluable as we develop our executive search service. Their extensive networks within the finance, energy, investment, and private equity communities strengthen our reputation as local leaders in financial recruitment.”   

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