Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
October 2, 2026 – Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital.
“I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain. “He brings immense drive and a clear focus on customer experience. I am sure he has the opportunity both to build something exceptional but also to collaborate with established partners across consumer, PE and technology. His network, alongside his curiosity and judgement will help our customers to solve complex business problems through finding exceptional interim talent.”
Mr. Bentley joins with experience spanning transformation advisory and executive recruitment. He works with CEOs and investors to find leaders who can take charge at critical moments of business growth, particularly through mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, he worked in value creation and transformation advisory at New Street Consulting Group, partnering with leaders and investors across consumer and FMCG.
At Wilton & Bain, Mr. Bentley will support consumer and FMCG clients with C-suite and interim appointments. His practice will serve large corporates and private equity-backed businesses that need experienced leaders to deliver change while keeping the business performing.
“Consumer businesses are dealing with major changes in how they operate and serve their customers,” Mr. Bentley said. “Many are investing in technology while also managing cost pressure and ambitious growth plans. They need leaders who can make decisions, bring people with them and turn those plans into results.”
“What drew me to Wilton & Bain was the quality of the people and the way the team works together,” he added. “There is real expertise here across sectors and functions, which means I can have a broader conversation with clients about what they are trying to achieve. I’m excited to build a consumer transformation and technology practice alongside the team.”
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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 Expansion
Wilton & Bain recently appointed Claire Paramo as a partner in its people & culture practice. She is based in the firm’s London headquarters. “I am delighted to welcome Claire to Wilton & Bain,” said Tim Baker, managing partner at Wilton & Bain. “Over recent months, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and am excited about the impact she will have across the firm, and in particular within our people & culture practice. Claire’s experience, leadership, network and style made her a compelling addition to the business. Our platform, network and culture will enable her to continue delivering the outstanding work that has defined her career. As our CEO, David Heron, often asks when hiring, does one plus one equal three—in this case, I have no doubt that it will.”
Ms. Paramo joins Wilton & Bain with over 25 years’ experience and a deep specialism in human resources executive search. She has built an extensive international network and a strong track record delivering senior mandates for global corporates, high-growth SMEs, privately owned and investor-backed businesses across a wide range of sectors and geographies. Ms. Paramo is particularly well connected within the CHRO and chief people officer community. Throughout her career, she has partnered with CEOs, executive teams and chief people officers to secure transformational HR talent.
Prior to joining Wilton & Bain, Ms. Paramo was a managing director at BIE Executive, where she led the people & culture search practice and was a member of the executive leadership team. Her expertise spans executive search across the full HR spectrum, including CPO/CHRO, HR directors and business partners, as well as organizational effectiveness and development, talent and leadership development, EDI&B, resourcing, employee relations, reward, communications, transformation, HR operations and shared services, and HRIS, data and insights.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
