Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Recruitment Solutions
Barracuda Search is a leading executive search firm specialising in senior leadership and interim appointments for retail, leisure and consumer clients across the UK and internationally. Our team of industry experts and search specialists work collaboratively to ensure exceptional appointments every time. With years of experience placing business leaders, we understand the need for both cohesion of practice and diversity of thought in leading a business. We pride ourselves on acting as a valued partner to organisations, delivering candidates who not only meet current requirements but can also be developed for future leadership roles. Our approach combines deep market knowledge with a commitment to understanding each client's unique culture and operational needs.We maintain strong working relationships through transparent communication and a focus on long-term partnerships. Our success is built on a proven track record of delivering high-calibre executives who drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. We serve both UK and international businesses, covering CEO/MD, director and all senior leadership appointments. Our interim professionals provide rapid results and lasting solutions to complex business challenges while ensuring operational continuity. This dual focus on permanent and interim leadership solutions positions us as a comprehensive partner for talent acquisition in the retail and consumer sectors.
Services
Executive Search
Interim Management
Board Appointments
Leadership Development
Talent Acquisition
Highlights and features
- We specialise in retail and consumer sector leadership appointments with international reach
- Our team combines deep market knowledge with tailored candidate matching expertise
- We maintain a proven track record of delivering high-calibre executives since 2005
- Our collaborative approach ensures deep understanding of client culture and requirements
- We offer both permanent leadership solutions and interim management expertise
What people say
Highly recommend
Integrity, openness
Outstanding candidates
True partnership
Successful searches
Services
Executive Search
We identify senior executives for retail and consumer sectors through targeted market mapping. Our process combines industry expertise with personalised candidate assessment to ensure cultural fit and strategic alignment. With a focus on CEO/MD and director-level appointments, we deliver leaders who drive organisational transformation and sustainable growth across UK and international markets.
Interim Management
Our interim solutions provide immediate executive support during periods of transition or transformation. We source experienced professionals for strategic roles requiring rapid implementation of change initiatives. These assignments maintain operational continuity while delivering measurable business improvements across retail and consumer sector organisations in both UK and international markets.
Board Appointments
We specialise in placing board-level executives who combine strategic vision with operational expertise. Our candidates provide governance, challenge executive decisions, and drive long-term growth strategies. The process focuses on achieving balanced board composition through diverse skill sets and sector-specific experience within the retail and consumer industries.
People
Justin Linger
Managing Partner
Justin Linger leads Barracuda Search's executive recruitment initiatives with over 15 years' experience in retail and consumer sector talent acquisition. He specialises in CEO/MD appointments and strategic leadership development across international markets.
Paul Botting
Non-Executive Director & Director of Interim
Paul Botting oversees interim management solutions at Barracuda, leveraging extensive retail sector experience to deploy high-calibre professionals. He specialises in sourcing executives for strategic transformation projects and operational continuity assignments.
Questions
What sectors does Barracuda Search specialise in?
We focus exclusively on retail, leisure and consumer sectors, covering both UK and international markets with deep industry expertise.
How does Barracuda ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous selection process combines market mapping, detailed profiling and cultural assessment to match executives with specific organisational needs.
Do you provide both permanent and interim solutions?
Yes, we offer permanent leadership appointments alongside interim management services for organisations requiring temporary executive support.
How do you understand client business requirements?
We conduct in-depth briefings and often visit client operations to gain firsthand understanding of company culture and strategic objectives.
What geographic regions do you cover?
While based in London, we operate across the UK and internationally, delivering talent solutions to organisations in all major markets.
