Wilton & Bain

About Us

Wilton & Bain provide Executive Search and Leadership Advisory services to businesses going through transformation and change.

We are a global firm but we think like a growth business. Our diversity of ideas and approach match our clients’ ambition and innovation. With Wilton & Bain there is no groupthink, just the constant pursuit of greatness. That’s because we nurture clients, candidates and our own people so we all benefit.

Wilton & Bain is unique in the breadth of our offering. We offer deep heritage in executive search and interim management, with expertise in placing specialist hires and creating effective talent strategies.

Leadership & Advisory – We provide consultancy services that are driven by the constant pursuit of greatness.

Executive Search – We are global in our reach, but think like a growth business when finding leadership talent

Interim Management – We provide the senior expertise clients need now to deliver against strategic vision

Specialist Hires – We source highly-skilled experts in their fields to ensure day-to-day business growth and excellence.

Achievements

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Solutions And Expertise

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.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Executive Tracker
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • On-Demand Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Org. Chart Mapping
  • Recruitment Research
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • Alt. Investments
  • Asset Management
  • Automotive
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cloud Based
  • Commercial Banking
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Family Offices
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • FinTech
  • Global Markets
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Luxury
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Mobile
  • Natural Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Payments/Processes
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sovereign Wealth
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Trade Finance
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Venture Capital
  • Wealth Management
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

Wilton & Bain Expands Global Interim Practice

Wilton & Bain has added Jack Syred as partner in the firm’s global interim practice. He will lead executive interim appointments that drive transformation and value creation within private equity-backed businesses. “We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Jack Syred to Wilton & Bain’s interim business,” said James Humphreys, managing partner. “His proven track record as a trusted, high-integrity

Wilton & Bain Expands Search Staff

Wilton & Bain has expanded with the addition of Hannah Robb as partner in the firm’s global professional services practice. She will spearhead the firm’s office of the CFO offering, driving the expansion of global services that support clients across the full lifecycle—including origination, client development and management, executive appointments, and full-scale team lifts. “Wilton &

Wilton & Bain Appoints Managing Partners

Wilton & Bain has named Erin Callaghan and Tim Baker as managing partners in its European search business. “I am absolutely delighted to confirm the promotions of Tim Baker and Erin Callaghan to managing partner in our European search business,” said David Heron, CEO. “In addition to their roles leading our people & culture and go-to-market

The Transformation of HR in the Age of AI

The integration of artificial intelligence into HR is not a trend; it’s a transformative shift that is reshaping how organizations manage people, optimize processes, and drive innovation. As businesses seek to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while fostering a more dynamic and engaging workplace, AI and automation are increasingly being implemented into HR strategies, according to

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Press Releases

Wilton & Bain Expands Global Professional Services Practice with the Appointment of Hannah Robb as Partner

Wilton & Bain is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Robb as Partner in the firm’s global Professional Services practice. Hannah will spearhead the firm’s Office of the CFO offering, driving the expansion of global services that supports clients across the full lifecycle – including origination, client development and management, executive appointments, and full

Wilton & Bain Recognised Among the 60 Top Canadian Recruiters

Wilton & Bain is proud to be named among the 60 Top Canadian Recruiters in the latest Hunt Scanlon ranking. This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional leadership solutions globally, with a strong presence in Canada led by Chris Garvin. Driving Leadership Excellence in Canada Canada’s executive search market is evolving rapidly, shaped by

Wilton and Bain recognised in Hunt Scanlon’s HR/Diversity Top 70 List

Wilton & Bain is proud to be included in Hunt Scanlon’s HR/Diversity Top 70  List for 2024. At Wilton and Bain, we know that we are stronger together; and that our collective force, and breadth of contribution, drives exceptional performance & enables us to help great companies to find and keep great people. We want

Wilton & Bain Announces Two New Managing Partners

Wilton & Bain, a leading global executive search firm, are delighted to announce the promotion of Erin Callaghan and Tim Baker to Managing Partners in our European Search business. Erin and Tim bring a wealth of expertise and leadership to Wilton & Bain. Erin, who joined us in 2017, is an established leader in the

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Multimedia

Blogs:
How CMOs Can Gain More Influence in the C-Suite
HR’s Evolution in the AI Era
When To Recruit A Permanent Transformation Leader?
Which Executive Search Firm Should I Choose?

Podcasts:
Baseline Podcast: The Impact of AI on Recruitment
Baseline Podcast: Precision and Purpose
Outside The Boardroom with Keryn James
Outside The Boardroom with Wayne Levings
Outside The Boardroom with John Partilla
Outside The Boardroom with Nina Spencer

Talent Talks

Recruiting Transformational Leaders

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