Nicky Macleod leads FWB’s Energy and Professional Services practices; he has over 22 years’ executive recruitment and search experience.

He spent the first 15 years of his career supporting on Director and Partner search for accounting and legal firms across the UK including notable success with global, national and large independent firms in Scotland and the north of England. Before joining FWB in early 2026, Nicky spent over 6 years leading the finance and commercial division of a boutique renewable energy firm managing executive mandates across Europe and Asia.

Originally from Glasgow, Nicky attended the High School of Glasgow then studied Accountancy at Strathclyde University before a joining the recruitment industry in 2004.