About Us

As servant leaders, we believe it is incumbent upon us to leverage our knowledge and expertise to empower clients to solve their most complex challenges and achieve personal, professional, and organizational aspirations in collaborative partnership.

What's In a Name?

The bâton inspires us to lead with the experienced wisdom of a shepherd; the integrity of a saint; the curiosity of a pilgrim; the speed of a sprinter; and the passion of a great musical conductor.

VIsion, Mission, Values

Serving Your World

Inspiring our clients and communities by providing strategy, innovation, leadership and research services that transform organizations worldwide.

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Integrity
An unwavering commitment to high ethical standards defines who we are.
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Growth
We continuously seek to learn, improve, and develop ourselves and the communities we serve.
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Resilience
We boldly face challenges with confidence, creativity, and determination.
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Excellence
We strive to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations.
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Magnanimity
We work in partnership with empathy, good intent, and generosity of spirit.

Leadership

Matthew Mitchell, PhD

Partner

Jeffrey Kappen, PhD

Partner

Kavilash Chawla

Partner

Wade Britt, MIBS

Chief Operating Officer

Christianna Tsiterou

Regional Director EMEA

Mark Lindley, MCIPD

Director

Senior Consultant

Executive Coach/Leadership Development Consultant

Edward (E.C.) Muelhaupt, MBA

Senior Consultant

David Foster, MBA

Senior Consultant

Molly Lopez, MS, CAE

Senior Consultant

Ganesan Thambipillay

Senior Director

Stephanie Majeran

Senior Consultant

Betsy Mitchell, MBA

Budget Officer

Consultant

José Batres, MBA

Business Development Consultant, Latin America

Consultant

Chrissy Culek, MPIA

Researcher

Consultant

Consultant

Research Associate

Maggie Piotraschke

Marketing Intern

Our Strategic Partners

Strategy

Leadership

Innovation

Research

Our Services

We leverage decades of experience working with a range of organizations including start-ups, non-profits, and Fortune 100 corporations.

Through our hubs in Athens, Des Moines, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur, our global network is prepared to help you unleash your future potential.