London, July 15, 2009 - London, July 15, 2009 – J. Robert Scott, a leading global retainer-based executive search firm, has expanded its international reach with the addition of five executive search professionals to its growing London office. With 15 years of experience in professional services, Andy Smith is managing director and head of the London office, which focuses on senior executive searches for investment management firms, as well as investor-backed businesses in the technology and life sciences/healthcare sectors.

“Europe represents a significant market opportunity for J. Robert Scott and I am very pleased to spearhead our growth into London, one of the world’s leading financial centers,” said Smith. “Our firm has a unique ability to tap the global marketplace while delivering the individualized services of traditional boutique firms. Since establishing our office last year, we have hired a strong team of senior executive search professionals, who have excellent experience in their respective vertical markets of asset management, private equity, and technology.”

In addition to London, J. Robert Scott, headquartered in Boston, has international offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Establishing its London office represents the completion of J. Robert Scott’s first phase of global expansion with an eye toward continued growth in these markets.