Leadership

Livingstone Leadership Team

"We believe software should be a source of strength, not stress. That's why we give Fortune 500 and government organizations the intelligence to unlock value, take control of risk, and turn every license into measurable advantage - across the whole lifecycle, from procurement to renewal and every day in between. Doing that consistently, and at global scale, is what sets Livingstone apart."

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Livingstone at a Glance

Meet the Leadership Team

Lisa Maines, Managing Director
Lisa Maines leads Livingstone as Managing Director, bringing more than two decades of experience as an accomplished IT professional to the role. Over a progressive career spanning strategy, operations, and commercial leadership, she has built a reputation for driving growth and delivering value for clients across the technology sector. Based in the West Midlands, Lisa combines deep industry expertise with a people-first leadership style, guiding Livingstone's teams to help organisations optimise their technology investments and achieve measurable results.
Gareth Redshaw - Executive Director - Optimisation & Company Strategy
Gareth Redshaw leads Livingstone's Business Strategy & Optimisation practice, drawing on more than 15 years guiding the world's largest organisations through complex mega-vendor negotiations - delivering around 38% average commercial impact on major renewals across Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and SAP, Salesforce & ServiceNow. Because Livingstone is exclusively client-funded with no vendor incentives, Gareth's advice is genuinely impartial, empowering clients to negotiate from a position of strength.
Justin Venables, Executive Director, Operations
Justin Venables leads operations at Livingstone, drawing on a career built on senior roles at Microsoft, Deloitte and IBM, spanning cross-industry consulting in cyber risk, ERP technology implementation, GRC, and contract and compliance. He combines deep operational discipline with a focus on innovation and sustainability, ensuring the firm delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes for clients.
Craig van der Velden, Global Head of Sales & Marketing
Craig van der Velden leads global sales and marketing at Livingstone, bringing an international executive career of 20+ years built across ITAM, FinOps, and software asset management leadership at firms including Anglepoint, DXC, and Fujitsu. a recognised cost-savings strategist, he turns business strategy into action - inspiring teams and delivering measurable, transparent value for clients.
David Whailing, Global Head of Service Delivery & Client Success
David Whailing heads global service delivery and client success at Livingstone, ensuring clients consistently realise the full value of their engagements. A Software Asset Management and audit specialist by background, he has led SAM functions for global names like FedEx and other complex organisations, spanning sectors from global logistics to retail. His blend of deep tooling knowledge and client-side experience means he keeps delivery excellence and client outcomes at the heart of everything his team does.
Jodie Walsh, Head of Service Innovation
Jodie Walsh leads service innovation at Livingstone, driving the evolution of the firm's offerings so clients benefit from smarter, more effective ways of working. With a strong customer-success foundation, she focuses on turning insight into forward-thinking services that keep Livingstone ahead of client needs.
Laura Snell, Financial Controller
Laura Snell having been in the IT Industry for 10 years, serves as Financial Controller at Livingstone, overseeing the financial operations that underpin the firm's growth and stability. With a sharp eye for financial rigour and control, she ensures Livingstone runs on a sound commercial footing - giving clients and colleagues alike the confidence of a well-governed, financially disciplined business.