The Barton Partnership

About Us

The Barton Partnership is a specialist strategic talent solutions provider, seamlessly bridging the gap between strategy and execution.  We offer executive search, interim and independent consulting, and consulting solutions to our global client base.

Since 2007, we have partnered with FTSE-listed and Fortune 500 companies across all sectors and industries; SMEs, Strategic, Innovation & Management Consulting firms (large and boutique), Global Financial Services, Private Equity and their Portfolio businesses.

We combine deep sector expertise with our specialist functional focus, at scale. Our Consulting Network is ranked in the Financial Times UK’s Leading Management Consultant Report, and we are recognised by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. We offer the precision of a niche specialist with the reach and service level of a global search firm. Our integrated approach uniquely aligns talent strategies with business goals, ensuring every placement — interim, permanent, or consulting — delivers measurable impact for our clients.

As a B-Corp™ certified business, we hold ourselves accountable to a higher benchmark of sustainable business practices, committed to driving positive change for our clients, community, and the environment.

We support our clients globally from offices in London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney.

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Solutions And Expertise

We support our clients’ growth aspirations and inspire organisational change across our core functions.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Executive Search Advisory Services
  • Interim
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • On-Demand Recruiting
Industries
  • All Industries
Functions
  • Data/Analytics
  • Economics & Disputes
  • ESG & Sustainability
  • Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures
  • Strategy
  • Transformation & Change

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News Briefings

The Barton Partnership Expands in North America

U.K.-based executive search firm The Barton Partnership (TBP) has added Marty O’Doherty and Purab Parikh as part of the continued expansion of its North American business and its CEO and board capability, based in Toronto and aligned with the firm’s global private equity platform. “The appointments reflect TBP’s continued investment in senior leadership hiring for

The Squeezed Middle is Breaking Leadership Pipelines and Boards Are Missing It

Most leadership discussions focus on two ends of the organization. Entry-level hiring pipelines and executive compensation get airtime. The layer in between usually does not, according to a recent article from The Barton Partnership’s Michael Doud. “That blind spot is now one of the biggest risks to leadership continuity,” he said. “Middle management is where succession

The Barton Partnership Appoints Vice President, North America

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has named Melissa Chester as vice president, North America. The firm said she will partner with leaders across the firm to accelerate growth in independent consulting while complementing The Barton Partnership’s established executive search capabilities in strategy & transformation. “Melissa’s extensive experience supporting private equity firms and their

The Barton Partnership Expands Professional Services Practice

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jane Harley as director within its professional services practice. Based in London, Ms. Harley will play a key role in strengthening The Barton Partnership’s professional services business, partnering with consulting and advisory firms to deliver senior-level talent solutions that support growth

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Press Releases

The Barton Partnership appoints BJ Clinton to the lead Independent Consulting Practice for North America

​Specialist talent solutions provider The Barton Partnership have appointed BJ Clinton as North America Director and SVP to lead their Independent Consulting Practice. BJ joins with over 25 years of experience across leadership, business development, executive search, and consulting services. In his new role, he will lead the Independent Consulting Solutions practice and play a key

Hunt Scanlon’s 2025 Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms

​The Barton Partnership are proud to have been selected for inclusion in Hunt Scanlon Media’s 2025 Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms. This prestigious guide is a trusted resource for corporate leaders, boards, and HR executives navigating today’s complex talent landscape. It connects organisations with the most capable and specialised executive search

Mark Pratt Appointed as Managing Director, Consulting Solutions

The Barton Partnership are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Pratt as Managing Director for Consulting Solutions. Mark will be responsible for taking Consulting Solutions on to the next stage of growth, building on the existing foundations to create a new and improved proposition grounded in delivery and focused on outcomes, providing a full

The Barton Partnership Recognised on Hunt Scanlon’s PE Power 50

The Barton Partnership are pleased to announce our place on Hunt Scanlon’s PE Power 50, an annual roundup of the 50 most prominent executive search firms serving the private equity sector in London. This accreditation marks a stellar few years for our private equity side of the business, adding to the growing list of our

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