Jo Lancaster-Towers Appointed as Executive Search Solutions Director
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Jo Lancaster-Towers as our new Executive Search Solutions Director. With a career spanning 20+ years in recruitment, Jo brings an exceptional track record of leading executive search, identifying and recruiting top-tier talent, strategic workforce planning, transformational talent strategies and global change management projects across complex global organisations. Her appointment marks a significant step forward for Omni’s Executive Search division.
“Jo has a reputation for building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency, and she is a passionate champion of diversity and ESG – the traits that fit perfectly with Omni’s values. I’ve previously worked with Jo whilst at AstraZeneca, and I’m delighted that now is the right time for her to join Omni and lead our Executive Search and Assessment service. I’m excited to see the difference she can make to our SME and mid-sector clients and helping them build high performing leadership teams and Boards.” Louise Shaw, Managing Director, Omni RMS
Throughout her career, Jo’s expertise has consistently delivered organisational impact through her expertise in executive search, talent mapping, assessment, workforce planning, and global talent strategy development. Jo joins us from AstraZeneca, where more recently she served as the Global Talent Scout and Capability Lead, responsible for sourcing talent for high-impact leadership roles worldwide and creating essential talent pipelines. She was instrumental in building executive teams, driving growth, and implementing transformational talent strategies, with an ability to align talent acquisition with strategic objectives. Prior to AstraZeneca, Jo worked with organisations in various sectors including leadership of a specialist search firm.
Jo’s leadership style is defined by her commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams – which perfectly aligns with our values at Omni and we are excited to welcome her into the team. Her focus on solving complex hiring challenges and crafting tailored strategies will bring substantial value to Omni’s clients as they seek to attract and retain high calibre executive talent.
“I am excited to join Omni at this pivotal moment, collaborating with Louise Shaw and her leadership team, whose values align closely with my own. I look forward to leveraging my experience in building high-impact leadership teams and innovative talent strategies. Together, we will empower our clients to proactively attract, develop, and retain the exceptional talent necessary to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. I invite both our existing clients and new partners to connect with us as we embark on this journey toward shared success.” Jo Lancaster-Towers, Executive Search Director, Omni RMS
