JP EXECUTIVE SEARCH - Key Persons

Jacqui Paterson - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founding Director
  • Non - Executive Director of Get
With 10 years of recruitment experience in each, she now specialises in the fields of Accountancy and Finance and Procurement and Supply Chain. Jacqui spent 12 years working for a global Nasdaq-listed search company, where she assumed leadership responsibility for a number of teams, before moving to a highly-reputable Scottish Boutique Executive search business. JP Executive Search Ltd was founded on the principles of fairness, diversity, and inclusion and this is something that Jacqui carries beyond her business.

Peter Vardy

Job Titles:
  • Procurement Manager
  • History
Established almost a century ago the family ‘Vardy' name was synonymous with motor retail in the UK. It first emerged with Reg Vardy in 1923, and was developed by his son Sir Peter Vardy who helped the company reach the top ranks of European motor retailers with over 6,000 employees in the UK and a turnover of £1.7bn. Peter Vardy Ltd was then launched in 2006 and has since continue to grow their portfolio of franchises in a bid to provided mobility for everyone. The business strives to bring a new and fresh approach to the automotive retail industry - a new company for a new era. Peter Vardy Ltd Retail businesses hold 15 physical dealerships, and are proud to represent exceptional marques such Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW and MINI. CARZ is their own brand of used car supermarkets, currently located in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell and Perth. Peter Vardy Heritage, their classic car dealership, located in Edinburgh showcases some of the most iconic cars in recent history. In 2020 they opened a new state-of-the-art head office, Vardy Central which is home to their Digital Sales Division and their central support functions. Also part of the Peter Vardy Group is their digital businesses, CarMoney the online finance broker who work with some of the biggest names in the industry. In 2021 the group launched their Mobility division which includes Peter Vardy Leasing, launched in April 2021, and Peter Vardy Rental, launched in January 2022. These businesses ensure PVL continue to be at the forefront of the automotive retail industry in dealing with changing consumer behaviour. Peter Vardy Ltd.'s aim is to be the Best Place to Work and the Best Place to Buy, with them winning awards in both areas in recent years. Following the Covid Pandemic it has never been more important to look after colleagues with their focus being their Mental, Physical, Financial and Spiritual Wellbeing. Each one of their 1200 colleagues are given a Mental Health MOT and access to fully qualified team of counsellors. This year see's the launch of Net Better Off for their colleagues, with access to a range of benefits which are chosen by them to meet the needs of their lifestyles. Established almost a century ago the family ‘Vardy' name was synonymous with motor retail in the UK.