Who We Are:

Lotus Search was founded with a clear mission: to transform how businesses access the leadership and expertise they need to navigate change. We are a specialist search firm with deep expertise across organisational design, change management, transformation leadership, and programme delivery.

What sets us apart is our belief that successful transformation starts with understanding — not just of roles and structures, but of people, culture, and context. With decades of combined experience, we partner with clients to connect them with talent who don’t just ‘fit’ the role — they drive impact from day one.

We work at pace, but never at the expense of precision. Every search is tailored, rigorous, and built around your specific challenges. Whether you're scaling fast, reshaping your organisation, or embedding a new way of working, we help you find the leaders who can make it happen.

Who We Work With:

We work with organisations at pivotal moments of change — from high-growth scale-ups to FTSE 100 firms and global brands. Our clients are often navigating complex transformation journeys, including:

• Organisational design and restructuring

• Digital and data-led transformation

• Post-merger integration

• Operating model shifts

• Culture and leadership change

• Value creation in private equity environments

• Talent strategy overhauls and people function transformation

Our reach spans sectors, but our impact and skills focused expertise is consistent: we deliver senior talent who lead change with clarity, pace, and measurable results.

Founding Director

Jonathan Gough

"For the past 18 years I have been passionate about understanding the change and transformation market, so much so I wanted to  become certified in portfolio, project and change management.  Finding the right skill set but also understanding the clients business culture is what allows us to partner with our clients effectively."

Jon has a proven track record of placing senior talent across a range of sectors and geographies. Prior to Lotus, Jon built and led high performing practices at an award winning recruitment firm, where he headed up the People and Change Practice. Outside of work, Jon spends his time with his daughter Rose on the Sussex coast or trying to play the drums!

Education - Nottingham University
Pyschology and Criminology Bsc 2:1 Hons