Business Director | Executive Search & Business Transformation | UK
With more than a decade of experience in executive recruitment and interim management, Tom Goatly leads Broster Buchanan’s Executive Search & Interim Practice. Based between London, Manchester, and Leeds, he partners with private equity firms, portfolio companies, and large corporates to appoint senior leadership teams that can drive transformation and deliver results from day one.
Tom’s specialism lies in board and leadership-level recruitment across finance, IT, and Business Transformation – including CFOs, Transformation Directors, Programme Leads, and the specialist teams who support them. He’s trusted by clients navigating complexity: from growth and digital transformation to M&A, integration, and turnaround.
Backed by Broster Buchanan’s nationwide footprint, Tom combines strategic insight with deep local market knowledge. His approach is hands-on, commercially focused, and relationship-led – committed to connecting great organisations with high-impact leaders at every stage of the business lifecycle.
“Tom placed me into a contract architecture role and was highly professional throughout the entire process. From interview through to confirmation, the turnaround was around two weeks, and at every stage, Tom communicated clearly and managed expectations extremely well. He was proactive, well organised, and made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and easy. I would highly recommend Tom to both candidates and hiring managers looking for a recruiter who is transparent, reliable, and genuinely effective.”
– Garie W, Candidate Review (2025)
Tom supports interim and permanent hires across leadership and transformation functions, with a core focus on:
CFO / Group FD / Finance Leadership
Transformation Director / Change Leadership
Programme & Project Directors
IT & Digital Leadership (CIO, CTO)
Commercial Operations / COO
Senior Finance (FP&A, Financial Control, Commercial Finance)
ERP & Systems Transformation
Business Change & PMO
Commercial & Operations Leadership
Private Equity
PE-Backed & Owner-Managed Businesses
FTSE & Listed Corporates
High-Growth SMEs
10+ years specialising in leadership and transformation recruitment
Built and scaled Broster Buchanan’s interim practice nationwide
Extensive experience across the UK’s finance, tech, and change markets
Previously led CFO practice at a London-based executive search firm
Delivered senior mandates across the UK and internationally for PE and large-cap clients
“Placing leaders who can hit the ground running isn’t just about skills – it’s about chemistry, context, and timing. My job is to understand the bigger picture and introduce people who create value from day one.”
“I believe in building long-term relationships, not one-off placements. Clients and candidates deserve honest advice, fast results, and someone who genuinely understands the challenges they face.”
CFO / Finance Director
Transformation & Programme Director
CIO / CTO
Interim Finance or Change Leaders
ERP Programme Leads & Teams
Outside of recruitment, Tom is a big rugby fan, a passionate cook, and loves nothing more than exploring the Yorkshire countryside with his young family.
Looking to tranformation your business or seeking a leader to help shape your culture and future direction – Tom is happy to discuss your options and give you a strategic path to stregnthen your business.
Email: tomgoatly@brosterbuchanan.com
Call Tom across the UK on 07383 504618
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