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Bailey Fisher, a leading executive search firm specialising in technology and life sciences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludo Chapman as Non-Executive Chairman. Ludo brings over 35 years' experience in driving business growth and fostering innovation, as a Founder, CEO and Chair/NED. Ludo currently runs the Innovation Practice, and sits on the board of several high-growth companies.
Bailey Fisher, a leading executive search firm specialising in technology and life sciences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludo Chapman as Non-Executive Chair.
Ludo brings a wealth of experience in driving business growth and fostering innovation, as a Founder, CEO and Chair/NED. Ludo currently runs the Innovation Practice, and has over 35 years’ business experience ranging from launching and leading start-ups to running a medium-sized business. Ludo started his career setting up a software training company, before becoming CEO of a scientific instrumentation business, Grant Instruments. More recently, he has assisted technology start-ups in attracting funding and leading product launches, and sits on the board of several high-growth companies.
Bailey Fisher has a 25-year track record connecting ambitious companies with the high-calibre executives required to achieve their growth potential. The appointment of Ludo Chapman reinforces Bailey Fisher’s commitment to excellence and its strategic vision for the future.
“Ludo’s appointment is a testament to our ambition to strengthen our leadership and expand our reach in the market,” said Toby Young, Managing Partner of Bailey Fisher. “We are confident that his extensive experience and dynamic approach will help drive the next phase of Bailey Fisher’s growth, further consolidating our position as a leader in executive search.”
Ludo Chapman takes over from the retiring Non-Executive Chair, Andy Swarbrick who served on the board of Bailey Fisher since 2014. Andrew Moore, Managing Partner of Bailey Fisher said “I’d like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to Andy Swarbrick, our retiring Chairman, for his invaluable advice and guidance as we’ve grown the business over the past 10 years. We wish him all the best for the future.”
“I am thrilled to join Bailey Fisher at such an exciting time in its journey,” said Ludo Chapman. “I look forward to working with the talented team to build on the firm’s strong foundation and to explore new opportunities for growth and success.”