Elena Barclay

Elena Barclay is a private equity and growth equity executive search specialist with 14 years of experience advising funds on talent strategy and team build-outs. At Shuttle, she leads Associate to senior level confidential searches for private equity and growth funds across Europe and the US.

Before Shuttle, Elena was a Managing Director at a global executive search firm, where she launched several international offices and built the firm's presence in key financial centres across Europe and North America.

Elena's expertise lies in building high-performing investment teams, finding exceptional talent, and running complex international searches in highly competitive markets. Her deep industry network and commercial judgment have made her a trusted adviser to global and regional funds that see talent as a competitive edge.

A committed advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, Elena builds inclusive practice into every stage of the search process. She works with clients on hiring strategies that widen the talent pool and create fairer access to careers in investment.