Wilton & Bain is a global executive search and interim leadership firm delivering Board, C-Suite, and functional appointments across sectors where leadership defines competitive advantage.
We work within Professional & Business Services, Technology, Media & Telecoms, Financial Services, Energy, Infrastructure & Industrials, and Retail & Consumer.
We combine the global reach and rigour of a larger firm with the precision, partnership, and care of a boutique. Our model blends human insight with structured delivery, enabling clients to appoint transformative leaders who drive growth, change, and long-term value.
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Wilton & Bain is a global boutique leadership advisory and recruitment solutions provider established in 2001. The firm has offices in London, New York and Austin servicing clients across the Americas, EMEA and Asia. They have 4 service lines: Executive Search, Interim Management, Specialist Hires and Leadership & Advisory.
Wilton & Bain – its flagship executive search business which is recognized as an industry leader having won several awards and accolades. The firm has 5 sector-agnostic practices that are functionally aligned to clients talent needs across Strategy, Change & Transformation, Technology Officers, HR, Customer & Commercial and Risk, Legal & Compliance. They service a wide range of clients from Professional Services to Media, Financial Services to Retailers, Technology to Private Equity.
Wilton & Bain has appointed Claire Paramo as a partner in its people & culture practice. Claire will be based in the firm’s London headquarters. “I am delighted to welcome Claire to Wilton & Bain,” said Tim Baker, managing partner at Wilton & Bain. “Over recent months, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and
Wilton & Bain has named Donna Kennedy as fractional chief people officer. She will be based at the firm’s London headquarters. “Donna’s appointment as fractional CPO represents a significant investment in our firm and, most importantly, in our people,” said David Heron, group chief executive officer at Wilton & Bain. “Our ambition is to be the
Wilton & Bain has appointed Gareth Mason as partner, leading the firm’s CFO and financial leadership practice. He will be based in the U.K. and joins Wilton & Bain’s European leadership team. “We are thrilled to welcome Gareth to the firm,” said Tim Baker, managing partner at Wilton & Bain. “Looking for the right person to lead
Wilton & Bain has been named as a strategic search partner to Grant Thornton UK in its bold plan to expand its partnership and accelerate firm growth. As part of its announcement, Grant Thornton confirmed plans to recruit 160 new partners over the next two years. “It’s a genuine privilege for the team and me to
London, UK | 26 February 2026 – Wilton & Bain, the global executive search and interim leadership firm, today announces the appointment of Donna Kennedy as Fractional Chief People Officer. Donna will be based at the firm’s London headquarters. Donna is a highly experienced senior HR and talent development leader, bringing 17 years of board
London, UK | 2 February 2026 — Wilton & Bain, a global executive search and interim leadership firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tinder Mundair as Group CFOO (Chief Financial & Operating Officer). Tinder will be based at the firm’s London headquarters and will join the Group Leadership team. Tinder Mundair is an experienced CFO and Group Finance
London, UK | 12 January 2026 – Wilton & Bain, a global executive search and interim leadership firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth Mason as Partner, leading the firm’s CFO and Financial Leadership Practice. Gareth will be based in the UK and joins Wilton & Bain’s European leadership team. Gareth brings significant
Wilton & Bain’s Environmental Efforts Recognized with ‘B’ rating for CDP Disclosure London 10th December 2025: Wilton & Bain is being recognised for its transparency on environmental issues and sustainability by CDP, the global environmental non-profit that runs the world’s only independent disclosure system. Wilton & Bain has been awarded a ’B’ rating for climate change,
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In this brand new episode of ‘Talent Talks,’ Hunt Scanlon host Rob Adams is joined alongside Colin Baker, Partner in the Global Technology Officers practice of Wilton & Bain. In this exclusive podcast, Mr. Baker reflects on what transformational leadership really means, what characteristics to look for in transformational leaders and how best to recruit