A new perspective on search
2001
LONDON OFFICE OPENS
Wilton & Bain established as an executive search firm in London by two entrepreneurs, Jeremy Mobbs and Ben Latreuille to challenge traditional SHREK firms in the digital age.
2007
DELOITTE AND HP ACCOUNTS
Key accounts Deloitte and HP cement Wilton & Bain’s reputation as respected niche specialist the Consulting and Technology sectors.
2010
Appointment of Piers Marmion
Wilton & Bain appoints Piers Marmion, former COO of Spencer Stuart and CEO of Heidrick & Struggles as Chairman, beginning a journey of scaling and professionalizing.
2011
NEW SERVICE LINES
Wilton & Bain launches new service lines “Interim Management and “Specialist Hires” to complement executive search.
2014
First US Office
Wilton & Bain establishes its first US office in San Francisco.
2017
1st Investor-backed
1st Investor-backed MBO back supported by Beechbrook Capital reallocates ownership across Managing Partners and rising stars. Wilton & Bain hits 50 headcount.
2019
New Office: Austin & New York
Wilton & Bain opens new offices in Austin and New York, focusing investment and expanding sector coverage into PE and other Public Markets.
2022
2nd MBO
2nd MBO with Beechbrook Capital further cascades equity across 22 Partners. Wilton & Bain hits 100 headcount.
2024
New Office: Dubai
Wilton & Bain opens new offices in Dubai, serving clients across the Middle East and North Africa.

