BIE Expands its executive search practice with director Andrew Linger

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Linger as Director within the BIE finance team.

The hire follows a period of growth for BIE’s Executive Search function.

Andrew brings with him more than 20 years’ leadership experience and knowledge of the recruitment industry. After graduating with a degree in Economics and Economic History, Andrew joined chartered accountants Baker Tilly, before moving on to Robert Walters plc where he rapidly established a successful sales record.

With full P&L responsibilities for the Executive Search UK division, Andrew built teams and worked with a broad range of C-suite level clients, focusing on the delivery of retained searches for positions including Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Director, Investor Relations Director, Group Financial Controller, Logistics Director, Managing Director, and Non-Executive Director.

The expansion of the BIE finance team is part of a wider business strategy to enhance the BIE Executive Search offering, with further changes to be rolled out over the next six months. It follows the successful growth and development of the BIE HR Search team.

Simon Moore, Executive Director, Finance commented: “Andrew’s track record, knowledge and contacts in the profession are second to none and we are delighted to welcome him on board. Attracting someone of Andrew’s calibre into the business is a great endorsement of our strategy and ambition. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and develop our search function.”

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: “I am delighted to have joined BIE Executive to further develop the Finance Executive Search offering, complementing the Interim Executive practice. BIE Executive is the perfect environment to harness my 12+ years of FD and CFO search experience and I am very much looking forward to working with such an excellent team of people and to the exciting challenges ahead.”