Holly Lithgow is an Edinburgh-based senior associate with WittKieffer. She works in the firm’s Education practice with a focus on serving clients in the UK, mainland Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Holly has particular experience working on senior academic searches and has been involved in some of the firm’s most high-profile recruitments in the UK and beyond.

Holly joined the firm as a research associate in 2015 and became a member of the consulting team in 2018. During her time with the firm, she has developed a deep understanding of the search process within higher education. She supports the complete range of executive search services, including identifying and interviewing top candidates and ensuring effective communication with both clients and candidates throughout every successful search process.

Prior to joining WittKieffer, Holly worked in internal audit and was part of a team that delivered comprehensive internal audit assurance across several NHS Health Boards. This experience allowed Holly to develop an in-depth knowledge of public sector governance, staffing and policy.