Simon Heaton

Chief Growth Officer @ Stout

About

Simon Heaton is the Chief Growth Officer at Stout, a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, accounting and transaction advisory, strategy, and financial disputes, claims, and investigations. Stout serves a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. He is responsible for leading both short and long term initiatives to support the future growth of the firm. Simon has over 35 years of work experience and has experience in various industries including financial services, retail and pharmaceuticals. Prior to joining Stout, Simon was the Global Head of Talent for Barclays PLC where he was responsible for hiring senior executives and leading the talent and succession management processes. Prior to Barclays, he held numerous senior talent acquisition roles at Walmart where he spent 5 years working in Canada, U.S., and Hong Kong. Simon is skilled in Business Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Consulting and Executive Coaching. He has received an MBA from Canada's Ivey Business School at Western University, where he graduated with distinction. Simon is certified as a Senior Professional with the Society for Human Resources and also with the International Coach Federation.Outside of work, Simon is a keen runner having competed over 10 marathon and ultra-marathon distances and especially enjoys adding running to global travel.

Country

United States

City

Charlotte Metro

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Talent Management, Sourcing, Recruiting, Executive Search, Strategy, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Executive Recruitment, Onboarding, Employer Branding, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Research, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Negotiation, Management, Leadership

Experience

Chief Growth Officer

Stout

2016-4 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

Charlotte, NC

I am Chief Growth Officer at Stout, where I focus on the people, leadership, and strategic initiatives that support the firm’s continued growth. Stout is a global advisory firm serving clients across corporate finance, valuation, accounting and transaction advisory, strategy, and disputes, claims, and investigations. My role is centered on helping the firm grow thoughtfully — through senior talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, talent management, and M&A. Before joining Stout, I served as Global Head of Talent at Barclays, where I led senior executive hiring and global talent and succession processes. Earlier in my career, I held senior talent roles at Walmart across Canada, the U.S., and Hong Kong, as well as leadership roles in financial services, retail, pharmaceuticals, and professional services. I am especially interested in connecting with outstanding professionals who want to build meaningful careers at Stout, and with leaders of advisory, consulting, and professional services firms who are thinking about the next chapter for their business. Outside of work, I am a committed runner and traveler, having completed more than 10 marathon and ultra-marathon distances — often looking for ways to combine running with global travel.