The Barton Partnership

Firm Overview

The Barton Partnership is an award-winning provider of strategic talent solutions—consultancy, interim and independent consulting, and permanent search—helping businesses grow by connecting them with top-tier talent worldwide. Since 2007, we have partnered with FTSE-listed and Fortune 500 companies across all sectors and industries: Private Equity, Global Financial Services, SMEs, Strategic, Innovation & Management Consulting firms (large and boutique), and the Public Sector. Our team consists of top-tier consultants and industry experts, working alongside experienced, highly specialised search professionals in local markets to access global talent and deliver business-critical projects. We support our clients’ growth aspirations and inspire organisational change across our four core functions: Strategy & M&A, Technology & Data, ESG & Sustainability, and Transformation & Change. 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 combine the precision of a boutique specialist with the reach and expertise 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.

Off-Limits Policy

We have a list of “hands-off” clients we do not headhunt from, and many of our client terms have clauses on poaching that we are legally required to adhere to.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

3 months

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

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...

The Barton Partnership Forms Alliance with Strategy in Action

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has formed alliance with Strategy in Action, a leader in the field of strategy formulation and execution. “We are delighted to partner with Strategy in Action to offer our clients a comprehensive and innovative approach to strategy,” said Oliver Phoenix, managing director EMEA. “By integrating SiA’s platform...

The Barton Partnership Opens New Office in Sydney

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has opened a new office in Sydney, Australia. “This expansion marks a significant milestone for The Barton Partnership, reinforcing its commitment to the Asia-Pacific region and enhancing our ability to support clients across Australia,” the firm said. “Australia is a key market for us, and opening an...