The recruitment campaign, led by Scottish executive search specialist Livingston James, has been launched to find a CEO, chief operating officer (COO) and chief finance and corporate services officer, who will shape and deliver a scaled-down, sustainable Games, laying a blueprint for how future events will be run.

Other roles include chief information officer, chief marketing and communications officers, and several non-executive directors who will all help shape and drive the biggest sporting event to be hosted in Scotland in 10 years.

Glasgow has stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, withdrew due to concerns over costs. Part of the move involves a £100m compensation package meaning the Glasgow Games will not require significant public funding to go ahead.

Douglas Adam (pictured above), a director at Livingston James leading the recruitment campaign, said: “This event will be one of the most important and innovative Commonwealth Games ever, and it will take a strong mix of leadership skills and experience to make them a success.

“These will be challenging roles, but that’s often what attracts the greatest talent, and there is no shortage of candidates out there who will be up for delivering a Commonwealth Games that could set a blueprint for how events of this scale can be delivered successfully, sustainably and economically in future.

“These roles will suit candidates with a strong record of innovation, delivering events and operations at scale quickly, and who have a firm hand on modern ESG [environmental, social and governance] requirements.

“Their reward will be the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the future of the Commonwealth Games, and to help propel Glasgow and Scotland even further into the global spotlight when it comes to hosting large-scale international events.

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