George Fierstone
George Fierstone
George has worked in the Financial Technology recruitment industry for over a decade and has a broad range of experience partnering with the sector’s most prestigious market influencers and innovators. Since 2012, he has supported the hiring needs of high-growth FinTech start-ups in their journey from series A-C, all the way through to IPO as well as a number of Private Equity firms, Exchanges and Banks.
Prior to launching SCP, George led the EMEA growth of another FinTech recruitment firm, where he managed various teams across Data, Analytics, AI, Payments and Trading Technology and founded their Executive Search Practice where he successfully led a 50+ Exec & C-Level Mandates.
His passion for technology and commitment to deliver for his clients is at the core of George’s methodology and is the reason for the longevity and depth of his relationships that date back to 2012.
Nicholas Barton
Nicholas Barton
Nicholas Barton is an Investor, Founder and CEO with 30 years of recruitment experience. Since 2007, he has built The Barton Partnership into a world-class specialist executive recruitment firm, expanding across multiple locations and service lines whilst maintaining a niche and specialist focus. He now leads a team of over 100 professionals across offices in London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney.
At the core of his philosophy is a commitment to cultivating a unique company culture that fosters community engagement and social responsibility. Through his leadership, The Barton Partnership has donated over £100,000 to charitable organisations and has achieved notable recognition for its sustainability practices, earning B-Corp certification in 2023. Additionally, The Barton Partnership has been awarded for its dedication to outstanding client service, exceptional profitability and as a Best Companies ‘Outstanding’ organisation.
Nicholas was shortlisted an Entrepreneur of the Year at the Recruiter Awards for three consecutive years and sits on the board of BritishAmericanBusiness, the leading transatlantic business organisation dedicated to helping companies build their business on both sides of the Atlantic.