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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."

Quick Facts
Livingstone at a Glance

5 Time

Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader

150+

Global Experts

2010

Founded

120+

Countries Supported

38%

Average Savings

400%+

Return on Investment

9

Global offices

3.9m

Assets under Management

2.9b

Client Contracts under Management

7.85t

Licenses under management

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. 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 organizations optimize their technology investments and achieve measurable results.

  • Gareth Redshaw - Executive Director - Optimization & Company Strategy

    Gareth Redshaw leads Livingstone's Business Strategy & Optimization practice, drawing on more than 15 years of guiding the world's largest organizations through complex mega-vendor negotiations - delivering around 38% average commercial impact on major renewals across Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, 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 recognized 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 realize the full value of their engagements. With a background in Software Asset Management and audit, he has led SAM functions for global names like FedEx and other complex organizations, 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, with 10 years in the IT industry, serves as Financial Controller at Livingstone, overseeing the financial operations that underpin the firm's growth and stability. With a sharp eye for financial rigor and control, she ensures Livingstone operates on a sound commercial footing, giving clients and colleagues alike confidence in a well-governed, financially disciplined business.