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Richard Fletcher Managing Director

Founder of Fletcher Jones, Richard has extensive executive search experience, most notably in the financial and professional practice sectors.

Since 2001 he has led the company’s Board practice and has developed Fletcher Jones’ profile in the Investment Trust sector Richard’s work also encompasses Board Appointments in the mutual sector, other listed, privately owned and family companies, and professional firms based across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.

Richard’s early career was in investment management and he is an accountancy graduate of Napier University. Richard is a long-suffering fan of Hearts football club and is threatening to take up golf again, or to at least re-visit the 19th hole!

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"...All candidates met our brief to a greater or lesser extent, which is a testament to FJ's research as a number of them were not previously known to FJ.  We felt they had listened to our brief well and sourced some highly impressive candidates."
Helen Sinclair, Chair, Octopus Future Generations VCT Read in full

"...At each stage Fletcher Jones provided help and advice which led to a smooth and seamless search process and an excellent choice of candidates. The appointments panel could have appointed a number of individuals..."
Richard Drinkwater, Nomination Committee Chair, Penrith Building Society Read in full

"...They were empathetic interlocutors, and their report sparked lively debate in the Boardroom and we have several clear themes on which to work in the short to medium term...”

Katrina Arnold, Chair, Birmingham Bank Read in full

"...Fletcher Jones went to a great deal of trouble to understand the requirements and produced an excellent list of candidates within the agreed timetable.  They did an excellent job and we were very happy with the result."
Tristan Hillgarth, Chair, JP Morgan Global Growth and Income Read in full

“...we were very pleased with the service Fletcher Jones provided and have no hesitation in recommending them. I personally felt that the team worked hard to help us find not just a great CEO but the right CEO for Metfriendly, the Board and our members.”
Joanna Young, Chair, Metfriendly Read in full

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