Based in London, James Nicoll is a member of Spencer Stuart’s Industrial Practice, where he advises private equity funds and their portfolio companies on identifying and assessing senior executives and boards to accelerate portfolio company performance. James has worked extensively with private equity firms investing across the industrial, business services and professional services sectors, partnering with clients throughout the entire investment life cycle.
Broad private equity expertise with a focus on the industrial and business services sectors
- Before joining Spencer Stuart, James was a consultant at a leading executive search and advisory firm focused exclusively on the private equity industry. He supported clients with pre-deal advisory and post-deal management and board appointments, with experience in the business services, financial services and digital sectors.
- During his tenure with Spencer Stuart, James undertook a secondment within the value creation team of a leading global large-cap private equity investor, supporting both deal teams and portfolio companies on their human capital strategy.
James earned an MSc in management (international business) from Durham University.