Justin is the Managing Director of Cornerstone International Group’s London office, a worldwide executive search and leadership consulting firm. He helps organizations solve complex leadership challenges by leveraging a rare combination of experience across technology-based recruitment, retained executive search, interim executive management, and career transition coaching.

Since 2007, Justin has been deeply committed to upholding the highest professional standards in the industry. Under his leadership, Cornerstone’s London office has become a trusted partner for clients seeking mission-critical talent in hard-to-resource roles. Having started his career managing technology recruitment for major brands and high technology accounts during the early 2000s tech boom, and having undergone professional study with the CIPD and the British Psychological Society, Justin brings a practical, business-first approach to executive search. He is known for helping boards and C-suites capitalize on their leadership strengths, ensuring that executive contributions are fully aligned with both business objectives and personal goals.

Beyond executive search, Justin is a passionate advocate for career transition coaching. He works closely with senior executives navigating pivotal career moments—whether pursuing new opportunities, transitioning into portfolio careers, or leading through organizational change. His coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that the ability to listen and ask the right questions is key to unlocking individual potential. He is particularly interested in connecting with leaders navigating transformation, succession planning, and global expansion.

For over two decades, Justin has delivered retained assignments across diverse sectors including telecoms and IT, heavy engineering, energy, and ultra-efficient lean manufacturing operations. He is also familiar with niche sectors such as payment processing, loyalty solutions, identity security, city-based automated exchange trading, and innovative VC-backed technology start-ups. As Managing Director, he continues to drive the Interim Executive Management Practice, offering clients flexible leadership solutions during periods of transformation and growth.

Justin has honed the ability to create innovative approaches to candidate identification and verification, often adding a fresh approach to sectors where clients feel they are getting a “stale” response from usual suppliers. He works nationally as well as internationally, speaks fluent French and intermediate Italian, and operates from bases in London and with another home in Cyprus.

Recent Assignments

  • Global Head of Operations, automated securities trading company, City of London
  • Director of Technology and Systems Integration, identity solutions business, manufacturing
  • Head of Service Delivery (IT) and Software Project Director for a £1billion UK conglomerate
  • Group Customer Services Director and Director of Sales, Europe-wide Laboratory Samples Testing business
  • Chief Technology Officer, largest Online Learning site in Europe

What His Clients Say

“Justin’s approach to recruitment is without exception the best I have experienced. His handling of the recruitment process was methodical, well-thought through and professional. He clearly understood the requirements of the role and the needs of the client. A true asset to any recruitment campaign.”

Paul Gibson, Director of Technology, IT Sector