Meekison, MacKinnon & McGhee
Connecting exceptional leaders with businesses that demand excellence.
Executive Search, Redefined.
At Meekison, MacKinnon & McGhee, we connect elite executive talent with businesses that demand excellence. Founded by Alix Meekison, a leader with a proven track record in executive search, we bring decades of industry expertise and a deep global network to every placement. Our tailored approach ensures that each executive hire is a strategic fit.
Our podcast in collaboration with Burness Paull LLP
Explore the Latest Episode
Alix and Mandy are now on episode 8 of Barely Legal, Morally Wrong. In this latest conversation, they explore Single Parents and the legal, workplace and wider social pressures that often shape that experience.
In Collaboration With Burness Paull LLP
This Month on Barely Legal, Morally Wrong
In episode 8, Alix and Mandy explore Single Parents and the legal, workplace and wider social pressures that often shape that experience. Listen below on Apple Podcasts.
Our Practices
Every mandate follows the same proven method: define the outcomes, map the full market, test for cultural and leadership fit, and de-risk the appointment with transparent reporting. From urgent interim cover to board and C-suite hires, we deliver with pace and discretion across the UK and Europe. Choose a practice below to see how we tailor delivery to your context.
Board & C-suite
Chairs, NEDs and executive leaders for reputation critical settings, using clear skills matrices, discreet outreach and succession planning to secure voices that strengthen governance and strategy.
People Leadership
CHRO, People Director and specialist roles across talent, employee relations, reward and DEI, assessed for culture, change capability and delivery of high performing teams.
Education Leaders
Senior hires for schools, colleges and universities with safeguarding, governance and community trust central, plus fresh leaders from adjacent sectors where it improves outcomes.
Marketing & Communications
Leaders who safeguard reputation and grow brands across digital, content and corporate affairs, backed by full market mapping and shortlists focused on impact and measurable results.
Not-for-Profit
Searches for charities, social enterprises and public bodies that balance empathy with rigour, broaden reach, ensure compliance and appoint leaders who protect funding and stakeholder confidence.
Current Opportunities
Roles We Are Recruiting
HR Advisor
Board Trustees
HR Advisor
Insights
A memorable evening for International Women’s Day at Barry Fish in Edinburgh
Our International Women’s Day event at Barry Fish brought together an inspiring group of women for an evening of conversation, connection and fundraising. Hosted in collaboration with Burness Paull LLP, it was a chance to celebrate the occasion in a warm and thoughtful setting, while supporting Bethesda Hospice and recognising the value of bringing people together across different industries and experiences.
Our People
Alix Meekison
Gen X
As Managing Director, Alix brings over twenty years in recruitment and HR, guiding senior appointments and aligning leaders with business strategy and culture.
Dursuna McGhee
Millenial
As Research Director, Dursuna combines fluency in five languages with deep market insight to build balanced shortlists and deliver rigorous candidate assessments.
Mary Beale Phd
Gen X
As Research Director, Mary draws on her PhD background and twenty-four years of experience to surface hidden talent and move complex executive searches forward with pace.
Vernon
Bashford Brown
Baby Boomer
As Compliance Director, Vernon applies two decades of expertise in governance and risk to safeguard process, uphold standards, and ensure trusted client outcomes.
Ryan Aitken
Gen Z
As Digital Lead, Ryan manages all digital operations, from website and branding to CRM and social, creating clear journeys and ensuring seamless client-facing materials.
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In Our Client's Words
Real feedback from leaders and teams we have supported across charity, education and the public sector.








