Bailey Fisher appoints Ludo Chapman as new chair

Chapman has a wealth of experience in driving business growth and fostering innovation, as a founder, CEO and Chair/NED. He currently runs the Innovation Practice and has over 35 years’ business experience ranging from launching and leading startups to running a medium-sized business.

He began his career setting up a software training company, before becoming CEO of a scientific instrumentation business, Grant Instruments. More recently, he has assisted tech startups 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.

“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.”

Chapman succeeds the retiring Non-Executive Chair Andy Swarbrick who served on the board 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.”

“I am thrilled to join Bailey Fisher at such an exciting time in its journey,” said 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.”