The Barton Partnership is an award-winning executive recruitment firm providing permanent search, independent consulting, and consulting services from strategy through to execution. Since 2007, we have partnered with FTSE-listed and Fortune 500 companies across all sectors/industries; SMEs, Strategic, Innovation & Management Consulting firms (large and boutique), Public Sector, Global Financial Services, Private Equity and Venture Capital organisations. We support our clients globally… Show more The Barton Partnership is an award-winning executive recruitment firm providing permanent search, independent consulting, and consulting services from strategy through to execution. Since 2007, we have partnered with FTSE-listed and Fortune 500 companies across all sectors/industries; SMEs, Strategic, Innovation & Management Consulting firms (large and boutique), Public Sector, Global Financial Services, Private Equity and Venture Capital organisations. We support our clients globally from offices in London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Our network represents talent across all disciplines and sectors associated with Strategy & M&A, Digital, Data & Analytics, ESG & Sustainability, and Transformation & Change. Through a curated network of more than 5,000 independent consultants, we provide clients with individuals and teams for business-critical projects across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. In 2023 we were ranked Gold for Consulting Networks in the UK’s Leading Management Consultants report by the Financial Times for the second consecutive year. 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. Central to our success is our experienced team, comprising industry veterans and former tier-one strategy consultants working alongside sector-specialised recruiters. This combined expertise gives us a clear and distinct advantage in understanding the needs of the people we work with, whether you are an employer seeking new talent or an individual looking for a career change. Show less

8 month interim role assisting the CEO of Careerpass, a small group focussed on increasing employability in the early careers market. Role involved providing the CEO with support and advice covering development of group strategy, the acquisition and integration of two companies, hiring senior staff including the CFO and Sales Managing Director roles, coaching and mentoring of HR and Finance staff, and development of internal people management and financial reporting processes.

Chief Financial Officer at RED Commerce LimitedNavigated RED, a PE backed recruitment group with turnover of c£130m and six offices globally, through significant management changes, including changes to the then Chairman and Chief Executive. Key in transforming an organisation that had declining profitability to one that, over a four-year period saw annual revenue growth in excess of 15% and profits (before exceptionals) increase five-fold. Reversed the decline in Group’s… Show more Chief Financial Officer at RED Commerce LimitedNavigated RED, a PE backed recruitment group with turnover of c£130m and six offices globally, through significant management changes, including changes to the then Chairman and Chief Executive. Key in transforming an organisation that had declining profitability to one that, over a four-year period saw annual revenue growth in excess of 15% and profits (before exceptionals) increase five-fold. Reversed the decline in Group’s profitability, which had decreased steadily year on year from 2011 to 2016. By the accounting year end, 31 March 2016 (FY16), operating profit (before exceptional/one-off items) totalled £950k. In the subsequent years this grew to £1.5m in FY17, £3.4m in FY18, £4.5m in FY19 and was closing in on c£6m in FY20. The annual budget was achieved for the first time under PE ownership in FY18; and this achievement was repeated in FY19. Significantly increased business efficiency and reduced costs by refinancing bank term debt and invoice discounting (ID) facilities totalling £12m, renegotiation of shareholder loan notes saving £1.5m in future interest charges and closure of non-profitable offices in Brazil and Penzance.Remit extended to managing and developing Legal, HR, Business Development and Marketing departments. Show less

Performed the role of CFO, COO, Company Secretary and Board Member for Morgan Hunt, a £90m recruitment group based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Moscow and St Petersburg.Managed the company through, at the time, an unprecedented recessive period whilst ensuring sustained profitability and improved efficiency through key interventions including rightsizing of offices and departments (achieving c£2m annual costs savings), renegotiation of bank loans and ID facilities, resolution of… Show more Performed the role of CFO, COO, Company Secretary and Board Member for Morgan Hunt, a £90m recruitment group based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Moscow and St Petersburg.Managed the company through, at the time, an unprecedented recessive period whilst ensuring sustained profitability and improved efficiency through key interventions including rightsizing of offices and departments (achieving c£2m annual costs savings), renegotiation of bank loans and ID facilities, resolution of covenant breaches and development of strong banking relationships.Responsible for team of thirty across Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, Company Secretarial and Property. Managed all legal and compliance issues including maintenance of company TOBs, property lease negotiations, set up of company pension scheme; contract disputes, employment tribunal claims and employee grievances. Hired key personnel (HRD, FC and Head of IT) and played significant role in development of company values, training and development programmes, compensation & commission schemes, and 3-year IT strategy. Other achievements include the restructure of Group share capital including the elimination of loan notes and the buyout of 25% minority interest and the management of legal and financial due diligence processes for the buy-in of a new investor and subsequently largest shareholder and the sale of Russian head-hunting subsidiary. Show less

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Whitehead MannAt the height of the credit crunch in 2008 / 2009 achieved c£7m cost savings across the Group through improvements in cost management and an extensive reduction in force programme and secured c£13m additional funding from PE backer. Further, as a Board and Executive Committee member secured the successful sale of the Whitehead Mann trading companies to a trade buyer. In the recessive climate, steered the company through… Show more Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Whitehead MannAt the height of the credit crunch in 2008 / 2009 achieved c£7m cost savings across the Group through improvements in cost management and an extensive reduction in force programme and secured c£13m additional funding from PE backer. Further, as a Board and Executive Committee member secured the successful sale of the Whitehead Mann trading companies to a trade buyer. In the recessive climate, steered the company through difficult negotiations to secure the best deal for stakeholders, and managed all accounting, tax and legal due diligence requirements and advisor relationships.Joined Whitehead Mann Group Plc as Group Financial Controller; promoted to Finance Director following the take private in 2006 and subsequently promoted to CFO and Company Secretary of Palladian Group, the PE backed holding group of Whitehead Mann.My role involved the effective day to day management of the finance and infrastructure departments across UK, France, Germany Asia and Middle East; directly responsible for a team of twenty. I also completed the opening of new offices in Singapore and Dubai and managed the acquisition of recruitment boutiques in New York and Paris. During my tenure, I developed the internal control environment and heightened financial awareness across the Group as well as completing the transition from an AIM listed company to a privately-owned UK Limited Liability Partnership, involving significant change management, transitioning senior staff from employee status to self-employed Partners and handling complex associated personal and corporate tax issues. Show less

Senior management role in a start-up joint venture owned by Bechtel Corporation and Singapore Changi. Alterra Partners was a global developer, owner, financier and manager of world class airports and related infrastructure, with gross assets of $100 million. Reporting to the CEO, duties covered both group reporting and operational roles. Efficiently managed the day to day running of the head office Central Finance department and the financial reporting of the overseas subsidiaries… Show more Senior management role in a start-up joint venture owned by Bechtel Corporation and Singapore Changi. Alterra Partners was a global developer, owner, financier and manager of world class airports and related infrastructure, with gross assets of $100 million. Reporting to the CEO, duties covered both group reporting and operational roles. Efficiently managed the day to day running of the head office Central Finance department and the financial reporting of the overseas subsidiaries, managing a team of six in the UK and a further six in the overseas offices. Key to the role was the management of relationships between the various stakeholders: US and Singapore shareholders, third party investors and the investment banks.Performed due diligence services and review of business models in the successful acquisition of airports in the Dutch Antilles and Peru. Performed vendor due diligence service in the divestment of a 28% stake in Luton Airport helping achieve a 30% return above the initial investment.Evaluated and restructured the overseas finance operations and cost base to improve efficiency – 25% cost reduction over 2 years - and established realistic budgets to achieve consistency with the shareholders long term investment return criteria. Implemented internal controls at head office and across the overseas subsidiaries and, as member of the audit committee, completed internal audit reviews and ensured compliance with IFRS and best practice; a key requirement of the partnership contracts with local governments.Prior to leaving the company, performed the closure of the UK office, completing a redundancy programme, negotiating rent release with landlords and resolving outstanding tax issues with HMRC. Show less

Managed various acquisitions and disposals projects for private and public clients, including the provision of vendor assistance and due diligence services for large corporate clients in deals valued up to £300m across various industries.

Managed a portfolio of international clients across various sectors such as oil, Procurement, Technology, Media and Professional Services; generating fees in excess of £1m. Key engagements were the audit of the UK Groups of the National Iranian Oil Company and Sanyo’s UK subsidiaries; groups with assets in excess of £500 million. Also, as Group and Counselling Manager, monitored group finances and managed the department of twenty-five staff, setting staff personal objectives, evaluating… Show more Managed a portfolio of international clients across various sectors such as oil, Procurement, Technology, Media and Professional Services; generating fees in excess of £1m. Key engagements were the audit of the UK Groups of the National Iranian Oil Company and Sanyo’s UK subsidiaries; groups with assets in excess of £500 million. Also, as Group and Counselling Manager, monitored group finances and managed the department of twenty-five staff, setting staff personal objectives, evaluating performance and mentoring to the supervisor ranks. Show less