Head of Research
Meet Lee Mitchell
Roles: CFO, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Transformation
Sectors: Technology, Manufacturing, Consumer
Ownership Structures: Private Equity, Venture Capital
Services: Executive Search, Research & Mapping, Leadership Assessment
Georgraphies: UK, EU, US
About Lee
Uncovering exceptional
Lee leads research and delivery at STOIX across PE and VC-backed businesses, specialising in CFO and senior finance appointments. His experience spans technology, manufacturing and consumer markets, with a particular focus on identifying talent for complex and demanding appointments.
Having begun his career in the NHS, Lee moved into executive search, working across boutique and multinational firms before joining STOIX in 2024. His background has given him extensive experience in market research, candidate identification and the delivery of senior-level searches.
Lee takes an analytical and inquisitive approach to research. Rather than relying solely on job titles, employers or conventional career paths, he looks closely at an individual’s experience, motivations and capacity to succeed in a particular environment. He believes effective research should challenge assumptions about where the right talent might be found.
Alongside delivering searches, Lee supports the development of STOIX’s research and delivery capability, helping colleagues strengthen their market knowledge, research techniques and judgement.
Outside work, Lee has an enduring interest in technology, video games, cars, history, and philosophy, and can happily spend time discussing any of them over a pint.
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The STOIX Difference
Purpose-driven, data-informed, and unconflicted. Here’s what sets us apart.
Certified B Corp
B Corp certified since 2023. We see business as a force for good and use the framework to measure how we operate, not just what we say.
Values-led leadership
We look beyond technical capability to find leaders who are culturally aligned, purpose-driven, and built to last.
Diverse talent
71% of our placements are diverse. We actively challenge briefs, reduce bias, and ensure every longlist reflects the breadth of available talent.
Technology driven
We use video shortlists and Hogan assessments so you can evaluate the whole person, not just their experience on paper.
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