Alison is an Executive Director of Russell Reynolds Associates a global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Based out of the London office, she is a senior member of the Board and CEO practice. She is specialises in Chair, Non-Executive Director and CEO appointments and works with clients across industries and geographies, with a particular focus on the consumer multisite sector.

Alison has over 25 years’ experience in executive search. Prior to rejoining Russell Reynolds in 2021, Alison worked with Lygon Group and with the Zygos Partnership, a UK based Board and CEO advisory firm. Prior to that she spent eight years with Spencer Stuart in London and in Sydney in the consumer and retail practice.

Alison has a particular interest in identifying next generation non-executive directors, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups. She serves as Russell Reynold’s primary contact for its work as a foundation sponsor of the EPoC (Empowering People of Colour) organisation. Alison graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA(Hons) in English Literature and Linguistics.