David Heron

David Heron joined Wilton & Bain in 2011 as Founding Partner of its Interim Management Practice. He later became Group CEO after an MBO with Beechbrook Capital in May 2017. Previously, he led the TMT practice at a top UK interim provider and established Badenoch & Clark’s Interim Management business.

Passionate about inclusivity, teamwork, and collaboration, David integrates these values into Wilton & Bain’s core. Apart from board responsibilities, he serves as a lead Client Partner in key relationships. Most notably in the Technology sector, delivering transformational leadership.

Under David’s leadership since 2017, Wilton & Bain has tripled in size and value, transforming its client base, revenue mix, and culture. In June 2022, Beechbrook Capital supported a second MBO, adding 12 equity Partners and fostering a ‘teamship’ culture for client and colleague alignment.

David continues to advise clients globally in Technology and Digital markets. He is a frequent contributor to leading media like Forbes, Huffington Post, and FT. In which he discusses interim management, the gig economy, and alternative consulting models.

Wilton & Bain has been recognised as a Top 100 Culture business in 2024, named a Sunday Times Best Company to Work For in 2023, and received the 2021 Wellbeing Award in the Best Companies listings.

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