Team - Carter Schwartz - Executive search for health and education

Experts in our field – and yours

A vastly experienced team of search specialists and industry insiders

The Carter Schwartz team is comprised of market leading executive search specialists and consultants that have operated at board-level in the health and education sectors. Supported by an experienced research team to provide a robust and thorough process, no other search firm has a comparable understanding of the market, network or track record.

Adam Carter

Managing Director

Adam Carter

Managing Director

With significant market exposure and more than 25 years’ sector experience, Adam is widely recognised as one of the most knowledgeable executive recruiters within the independent health, social care and education arenas. A trusted advisor, he has consistently addressed the management and leadership challenges at CEO, COO and FD level for major providers, emerging corporates, not-for-profits and the investment community across the full spectrum of sector niches.

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Sharon brings career-long exposure to the HR and Recruitment industries and is extensively networked throughout the Health and Social Care sectors, having taken active involvement in many of the markets’ most high profile appointments. A founding partner of Carter Schwartz, Sharon leads on client and candidate liaison alongside operational responsibility for the Consultant and back…

Sharon Clark

Operations Manager

Sharon Clark

Operations Manager

Sharon brings career-long exposure to the HR and recruitment industries and is extensively networked throughout the health and social care sectors. A founding partner of Carter Schwartz, Sharon leads on client and candidate liaison alongside operational responsibility for the consultant and back-office teams.

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James Lee

Head of Research

James Lee

Head of Research

James joined Carter Schwartz in 2016 and has proven experience in research and candidate management. Previously, he spent three years as a researcher for a boutique executive search firm in Bristol before establishing a delivery function for a leading specialist staffing group. He works closely with the consultants to understand the types of people required, before using his extensive networking and research capabilities in order to find the most talented and sought-after individuals that the market has to offer.

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Linda Stock

Head of Practice, Health & Social Care

Linda Stock

Head of Practice, Health & Social Care

Linda brings extensive operational healthcare experience to the team, having risen through the ranks from hospital management, eventually holding posts as Regional Director, Director of Communications and Director of Operations. A former statutory Company Director and Chief Operating Officer, she has held senior posts in both private acute hospital groups as well as those with specialist adult mental health provision. Working with both global and European healthcare operators, in the UK Linda has also worked closely with the NHS in public sector treatment centres, managing national public contracts and with NHS England for secure mental health provision. With over 25 years’ experience, Linda offers a level of sector knowledge you simply won’t find from other search firms.

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Lewis Buckley

Head of Practice, Private Equity

Lewis Buckley

Head of Practice, Private Equity

Lewis’ career in executive search started in 2009 and he led the healthcare practice for his previous two companies. His experience lies in partnering with private equity investors in the healthcare space, hiring senior management and non-executives into their portfolio businesses. Lewis has a deep understanding and considerable experience of recruiting within the broader healthcare, MedTech and life science sectors. Typically, Lewis is assisting and advising businesses that are embarking on a trajectory of positive change including buy and build, growth, turnaround and sale.

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Ian Davey

Head of Practice, Digital & Technology

Ian Davey

Head of Practice, Digital & Technology

With 12 years of recruitment experience and an extensive global network, Ian is considered one of the leading recruiters within the UK and North America SaaS space. Applying this expertise to the Digital Health industry, Ian works with organisations and University spin-outs seeking to commercialise their innovative HealthTech offering. Bringing a close relationship with the venture capital community, Ian supports investors across the full range of TMT investments, bringing a C-Suite solution with a particular emphasis on technical leadership mandates.

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Jack Montague-Nelson

Consultant, Social Care

Jack Montague-Nelson

Consultant, Social Care

Jack joined Carter Schwartz in early 2020 after previously working for a specialist interim firm. Prior to this he spent three years working for a large education group in China, speaks Mandarin as well as his native English, and has an MSc in International Management from University of Birmingham. Specialising in the area of health and social care Jack works closely with the investor community.

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