Victoria Johnston is a specialist in building People & Talent capability for private equity backed businesses, partnering with investors and leadership teams to unlock value through exceptional human capital. As a Director at Frazer Jones, she works across the full PE lifecycle, supporting funds and portfolio companies to secure the interim and permanent HR leadership required to accelerate growth, drive transformation, and maximise returns. With deep experience across diverse ownership structures, including buy & build platforms, growth equity investments, and buyout funds, Victoria understands the unique pressures, pace, and performance expectations of PE environments.
She brings a sharp commercial lens to every mandate, ensuring that People & Talent hires are not only operationally strong but strategically aligned to value creation plans. Her expertise spans Chief People Officers, HR Directors, Talent & Culture leaders, and specialist transformation capability. Whether stabilising a newly acquired asset, scaling a high growth platform, or professionalising people infrastructure ahead of exit, Victoria is known for delivering talent that moves the needle. Driven, insightful, and highly networked across the PE ecosystem, she is trusted by investors, leaders and founders who recognise that the right people are the most powerful lever for portfolio performance.
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