Wilton & Bain Expands Global Interim Practice
June 5, 2025 – 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 partner in safely delivering top-tier transformation and value creation experts to investors and their portfolio companies will be invaluable as we continue to build our reputation for excellence in this space. We’re confident Jack’s energy and expertise will drive significant success for our interim team and the broader group across Europe and beyond.”
Mr. Syred has over 15 years of experience executive interim and search. He has built a network of interim chief transformation officers and transformation directors – alongside functional experts – who support funds and portfolio leadership through growth, restructuring, integration, and operational improvement. His primary focus is on delivering senior leadership for Pan-European portfolio companies.
Previously, Mr. Syred led the Pan-European interim management transformation and value creation function at a prominent Private Equity focused search firm, where he partnered with leading PE investors and portfolio business board members to deliver complex change through best-in-class interim talent. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the demands of private equity environments – speed, execution, and results.
“I’m excited to be joining Wilton & Bain – an internationally recognized interim management and executive search partner, known for its deep expertise and longstanding track record of leading searches that transform businesses,” said Mr. Syred. “With trusted relationships across the Private Equity ecosystem, the platform, culture, and strategic focus make it an exceptional place to drive value creation for funds by appointing the very best talent in the industry.”
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Established in 2001, Wilton & Bain is twice backed by investor Beechbrook Capital. With offices in London, New York, Austin, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Dubai, the firm provides executive search and interim management services to the professional, financial, technology & digital services sectors.
Recent Addition
Wilton & Bain recently 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 & Bain has built a strong, 20+ year track record in the professional services sector, with well-established service lines that align with Hannah’s expertise,” said Gary Landes, managing partner. “We are thrilled to welcome a partner of her caliber to lead and further scale this capability across North America and Europe. By combining our strengths, we look forward to shaping the future of this practice together. Welcome aboard, Hannah.”
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 practices respectively, this promotion is recognition of the wider leadership role they have both played in growing the firm and building our business.”
“Tim and Erin are everything we look for in partners and owners of our firm,” Mr. Heron said. “High integrity, team players, with a laser focus on high quality delivery. Their client and colleague feedback speaks for itself, and I am thrilled at their appointment to the senior management team of Wilton & Bain. In addition, Gene Allmark-Kent will be taking on a broader role, adding technology officers to his portfolio across risk & data. Gene continues to push the business to grow, and his focus in key areas such as cyber, data and analytics, and in leading our internal innovation agenda make him the ideal candidate for this critical role within our business.”
Ms. Robb has extensive experience in the North American financial advisory market and specializes in helping professional services firms scale within specialist verticals. Her expertise in finance hiring for CFOs will also strengthen Wilton & Bain’s presence across both Europe and the U.S.
Prior to joining Wilton & Bain, Ms. Robb worked across North America and Europe, delivering human capital advisory services and solutions to a broad spectrum of clients—from specialist boutiques to some of the world’s largest professional services firms. She led team transitions and small acqui-hires onto new platforms, as well as executing high-profile executive search mandates in financial advisory, M&A, corporate strategy, and development. Ms. Robb most recently served as associate partner with Eastward Partners.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
