Laura Sears

Consultant

JOINED THE COMPANY
June 2026 (UK Office)

MY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I’m an experienced executive search consultant with a background of in-house fundraising at leading cultural organisations including BAFTA, the Science Museum and the V&A.

I’ve worked closely with arts, higher-education and charity clients to recruit income-generating roles, and have also delivered freelance fundraising consultancy. Most recently, I worked across funding programme and development initiatives at the Arts Council England, a national development agency for creativity and culture.

Over the course of my career I’ve been involved with events for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Cultural Sector Network, European Sponsorship Association and Culture Business Australia. Alongside my role at Richmond Associates, I am a Trustee for the Association of Independent Museums.

I have a BA(hons) from King’s College London.

WHAT BRINGS ME JOY
Professionally
I love the future-focus of executive search, and learning about the ambitions of a wide range of clients and candidates.

Personally
Museums, art, history, theatre, music, film. Getting outdoors. Good food. Family and friends.

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