Hartmann Young eyes global growth after MBO

A life science and healthcare recruitment firm is set to go “to the next level” following a management buyout (MBO) led by its leadership team.

Leeds-based Hartmann Young will now be majority-owned by chief executive officer Tom Maskill, chief revenue officer Sheridan White and chief operating officer Ben Paice, with founder Andrew Buxton completing the deal for an undisclosed sum.

The new leadership team say the MBO will provide a platform “to scale all elements of the business”, with plans to recruit talent from diverse backgrounds while offering new career pathways, including apprenticeships and retraining programmes.

Tom said: “We are moving to scale all elements of the business with ambitious, yet sustainable, growth in mind. 

“One of our key goals is to create opportunities for people in the region. 

“For now, we are focusing on providing career opportunities in Leeds through various pathways, and we will be sharing exciting plans on this in due course. 

“Expansion beyond Leeds forms part of the long-term plan, so very exciting times lie ahead for our team.

“There is enormous potential to become a recognised leader in the life sciences sectors, and we’re investing and ramping up the processes we need to deliver excellent service to our clients and an exceptional experience for our highly talented team. 

“We aim to move recruitment away from its transactional reputation to a value-added, longer-term relationship approach, focussing on longevity with our global partners.”

Andrew added: “I’ve known Tom for years and bringing him into the business has helped to accelerate its growth. 

“The MBO allows him, with the support of a super talented management team, to take the business to the next level.”

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