Nick is a founder and investor with nearly 30 years of experience in the recruitment industry. Since 2007, he has built The Barton Partnership into a world-class specialist executive talent solutions firm, expanding across multiple locations and service lines whilst maintaining a niche and specialist focus. At the core of his philosophy is a commitment to cultivating a unique company culture that fosters community engagement and social responsibility.

In 2025, Nick stepped back from his duties as CEO and now operates as a Founder, Advisor, and Brand Ambassador, which will allow him to work ON the business rather than IN the business and will continue to support the company by promoting the values and vision that define the brand globally.

Outside of The Barton Partnership, Nick will look to continue to advise, invest and support ventures like Search Chain Partners, a niche recruitment business focused on the fintech sector, along with sitting on the board of BritishAmericanBusiness, the leading transatlantic business organisation dedicated to helping companies build their business on both sides of the Atlantic.