Our Team
At NED Capital, our work is driven by experience, judgement, and a deep understanding of boardroom dynamics. We are a specialist team focused exclusively on the appointment of non-executive directors, chairs, and board-level advisors who add genuine strategic value.
Our approach is personal, considered, and grounded in governance best practice. We work closely with shareholders, founders, and leadership teams to build boards that are effective, balanced, and fit for the future.
Adrian Lawrence
Founder & Director
Adrian Lawrence is the founder of NED Capital and a highly experienced board-level recruitment specialist with a long-standing background in senior finance and governance-focused executive search.
Adrian has worked extensively with private equity-backed businesses, owner-managed companies, and established organisations undergoing growth, change, or succession. His career has given him first-hand exposure to boardrooms at critical moments — acquisitions, exits, restructures, and periods of accelerated growth — shaping his belief that the right non-executive director can materially influence performance, culture, and risk.
At NED Capital, Adrian advises clients on board composition, governance structure, and long-term leadership strategy. He is closely involved in senior NED and chair appointments and is known for his thoughtful, challenging, and commercially grounded approach.
Adrian believes that effective non-executive directors must combine independence of thought with emotional intelligence and the confidence to challenge constructively. His work is guided by the principle that board appointments should never be transactional, but carefully aligned to the organisation’s strategy, values, and future direction.
Jodie Garrington
Joint Founder & Director
Jodie Garrington is Joint Founder of NED Capital and plays a central role in shaping the firm’s recruitment philosophy, client relationships, and delivery standards.
With a strong background in senior recruitment and executive search, Jodie brings deep expertise in candidate assessment, relationship management, and board-level appointments. She works closely with clients to understand not only the technical requirements of a role, but also the behavioural, cultural, and interpersonal dynamics that determine success in the boardroom.
As Joint Founder, Jodie is instrumental in ensuring that NED Capital’s work remains personal, rigorous, and aligned with best practice in governance. She is actively involved throughout the search process, from initial briefings and market mapping through to interviews, selection, and onboarding.
Jodie is particularly passionate about the quality and integrity of board appointments and believes that clarity, honesty, and mutual understanding are essential on both sides of any NED relationship. Her approach helps ensure that placements are sustainable, effective, and built on long-term trust.
Sarah Partridge
Operations & Governance Support
Sarah Partridge plays a key role in supporting the operational and governance framework of NED Capital. Her work underpins the firm’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality board-level appointments in a discreet and well-managed manner.
Sarah supports search processes through coordination, documentation, and process management, ensuring that each assignment is handled with care, accuracy, and professionalism. She is closely involved in maintaining internal systems, supporting consultants, and ensuring that governance and compliance standards are met throughout every engagement.
Her attention to detail and structured approach provide a strong foundation for the firm’s advisory work, allowing clients and candidates alike to experience a smooth, transparent, and well-run process.
Sacha Tunks
Research & Market Insight
Sacha Tunks supports NED Capital through research, market intelligence, and candidate mapping, providing the insight that informs effective board-level recruitment.
Working closely with the founding team, Sacha is involved in identifying potential non-executive directors across sectors, analysing market trends, and supporting the development of diverse and well-balanced candidate shortlists. Her work helps ensure that NED Capital looks beyond the obvious and considers a broad range of experience, perspectives, and transferable skills.
By combining detailed research with an understanding of governance and board dynamics, Sacha contributes to a forward-looking and evidence-based approach to NED appointments.
Jessica Lawrence
Client & Candidate Coordination
Jessica Lawrence supports the client and candidate experience at NED Capital, ensuring that communication, coordination, and delivery are handled with professionalism and care.
She acts as a key point of contact throughout the recruitment process, supporting interview scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing engagement. Jessica plays an important role in maintaining the firm’s high standards of responsiveness, clarity, and discretion.
Her work helps ensure that every interaction with NED Capital reflects the firm’s values — respectful, organised, and focused on building long-term relationships.
A Collaborative Approach to Board-Level Recruitment
NED Capital’s strength lies in the way its team works together. By combining strategic leadership, recruitment expertise, research insight, and operational support, the firm delivers a highly considered and personal approach to non-executive recruitment.
We believe that strong boards are built on trust, diversity of thought, and aligned values — and that the right people, in the right roles, can make a lasting difference to organisational success.
