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.

The Barton Partnership

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

The Barton Partnership

News Briefings

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

The Barton Partnership Appoints Leader of Independent Consulting Practice

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has appointed BJ Clinton as North America director and senior vice president to lead its independent consulting practice. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome BJ to our team,” said Mike Doud, EVP, North America. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with him in a previous chapter

The Barton Partnership Names Leader for North American Expansion

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has appointed Michael J. Doud as executive vice president, North America. He will lead the firm’s continued strategic expansion in the North American market. “The North American market is a huge opportunity for us as a firm; our proposition is well-established, and we have a talented team

The Barton Partnership Appoints New CEO

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has appointed group managing director Oliver Phoenix as chief executive officer. Founder Nicholas Barton will continue in his role as advisor and brand ambassador. “I couldn’t be prouder or more excited to announce Olly’s appointment to CEO as we move into the 18th year since I founded The

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Press Releases

The Barton Partnership Names Melissa Chester VP Drive North American Client Growth

​We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Melissa Chester as Vice President, North America. Chester 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. Chester joins The Barton Partnership from a large U.S.-based talent solutions firm, where she

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