The Barton Partnership

Firm Overview

We are 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 Portfolios 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 combine 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.

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 Expands in North America

U.K.-based executive search firm The Barton Partnership (TBP) has added Marty O’Doherty and Purab Parikh as part of the continued expansion of its North American business and its CEO and board capability, based in Toronto and aligned with the firm’s global private equity platform. “The appointments reflect TBP’s continued investment in senior leadership hiring for...

The Squeezed Middle is Breaking Leadership Pipelines and Boards Are Missing It

Most leadership discussions focus on two ends of the organization. Entry-level hiring pipelines and executive compensation get airtime. The layer in between usually does not, according to a recent article from The Barton Partnership’s Michael Doud. “That blind spot is now one of the biggest risks to leadership continuity,” he said. “Middle management is where succession...

The Barton Partnership Appoints Vice President, North America

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has named Melissa Chester as vice president, North America. The firm said she 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. “Melissa's extensive experience supporting private equity firms and their...

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...