Who We Are
Exceptional People. Authentic Purpose. Proven Delivery.
Founded in 2004 and structured as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), B2E Consulting redefines enterprise business transformation by pairing blue-chip organisations with a curated community of over 20,000 tested independent transformation specialists.
The Employee Ownership Advantage
Why Employee Ownership Makes Us Better Partners
B2E is not driven by external private equity investors or short-term partner margin extraction. We are owned by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) for the long-term benefit of our employees, our consultants, and the clients we serve.
Our Mission
"To deliver outstanding consulting by bringing together exceptional people, challenging ourselves to improve continuously, treating every stakeholder fairly, and preserving a consulting model that puts expertise and people first."
Our Vision
"To be the UK’s leading employee-owned transformation consultancy, combining commercial success with a culture that puts people, expertise, and client outcomes at the center of every engagement."
Freedom to Invest in Quality
Without quarterly pressure to maintain junior consultant billable quotas, we invest continuously in vetting methodologies, candidate care, client relationship stability, and ESG leadership.
Our Guiding Compass
The Six Core Values That Define B2E
These values are not posters on a wall. They govern how we match teams, how we contract with clients, and how we treat independent consultants.
Integrity
Doing the right thing, even when difficult. We provide candid, objective advice and will never recommend unnecessary work or billable bloat.
Openness
Speaking honestly, listening carefully, and learning continuously. Transparent communication across pricing, deliverables, and operational progress.
Teamwork
Collective success, mutual trust, and deep team support. Seamlessly blending our independent specialists into client teams as one unified unit.
Respect
Valuing clients, employees, independent consultants, and partners equally. Fair payment terms, prompt invoicing, and professional consideration always.
Flexibility
Adapting to dynamic requirements. We focus ruthlessly on tangible business outcomes rather than rigid presenteeism or bureaucratic constraints.
Fun
Cultivating an enjoyable, collaborative environment where great people produce exceptional work and celebrate collective achievements.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Authentic Diversity That Outperforms Industry Norms
Cognitively diverse squads break "group-think" and deliver superior transformation outcomes. B2E turns diversity from corporate rhetoric into measurable operational practice.
Female Owned
Majority female governance
Women in Community
Double the UK consulting avg (~30%)
Ethnically Diverse
Active consulting community
Nationalities
Diverse backgrounds & disciplines
Standardized Blind CV Practice
To eliminate conscious and unconscious demographic bias during client shortlisting, B2E systematically anonymizes candidate CVs. Client interview panels evaluate talent purely on verified skills, relevant sector track record, and delivery capability.
Dale McNeill's ED&I Charter
"True inclusion is about cognitive diversity. When we bring together individuals with distinct life experiences, cultural perspectives, and technical problem-solving approaches, we eliminate blind spots and deliver resilient transformation for clients."
Four Focus Pillars: Leadership | Understanding | Empowerment | Programmes & Policy
Environmental, Social & Governance
Verified Sustainability: EcoVadis Gold & Carbon Neutral
We believe successful business must create a better future for our clients, our people, and the planet.
EcoVadis Gold Medal
Ranked in the top 5% of all companies globally assessed by EcoVadis since 2022, evaluating Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Carbon Neutral & SBTi
Verified carbon-neutral organisation with Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measured, reduced, and offset through certified schemes. Committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C pathway.
Low-Carbon Operating Model
Virtual by design since 2004. Zero corporate real estate overheads, reducing commute emissions and facility energy use, with public transit prioritized for required client travel.
Executive Leadership
Led by Former Big 5 Partners & Industry Executives
Our leadership team brings decades of tier-one consulting leadership and deep enterprise delivery experience.
Dale McNeill
Managing Partner
10+ years at B2E; former Accenture Senior Manager delivering global IT transformations across banking, pharma, and telecoms. Acts as B2E’s Executive ED&I Sponsor.
Accenture Alum
Tony McNeill
Founding Partner
Co-founded B2E in 2004. Over 15 years with Accenture leading complex business transformation. Champion of the Employee Ownership Trust structure.
Founding Partner
James Markham
Founding Principal
Senior advisor on human capital, workforce strategy, operating model redesign, and HR system modernization (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
Founding Principal
Jo Young
Partner – Operations
Leads internal operational infrastructure, scalable systems, compliance training platforms, and governance frameworks across B2E's multi-tier operations.
Partner Operations
Selina Porter
Finance Partner
Joined B2E in 2006. Manages financial governance and statutory compliance. Previously 11 years in Accenture’s Change Management practice.
Accenture Alum
Paul Hutchison
Partner (Commercial Leadership)
30+ years in commercial leadership including COO at Konica Minolta (managed UK merger), Adecco/Spring Group, Hitachi, and Canon.
Commercial Partner
Elie Azzi
Client Relationship Partner
Manages strategic account expansion and MSA negotiation for FTSE 100/250 clients, bridging executive strategy with technical delivery teams and AI adoption.
Client Partner
Julie Crawford
Lead Delivery Partner
Focuses on assembling bespoke consulting teams for complex enterprise change initiatives and expanding high-stakes transformation accounts.
Growth Partner