Mark Butterick
HR Transformation Director & Advisor
I solve the most costly leadership problem: the gap between your business strategy and your people.With a unique background leading HR transformation for FTSE 100s and teaching HR and Employment Law at elite universities, I deliver high-impact people strategies for established corporations and scaling SMEs.My expertise turns complex workforce challenges into measurable financial and operational results—with one engagement delivering a 65x return on investment through multi-million-pound savings. My fees are structured as a self-financing investment in your organization's performance, not as a cost.
20+Years FTSE 100 & SME Experience | Chartered Fellow (CIPD/CMI) | THE Columnist | 10 Yrs Elite University Lecturer
About
I align people, strategy, and culture to strengthen organisational performance and deliver measurable progress.With 20+ years leading HR transformation for FTSE 100 companies, elite universities, and scaling SMEs, I offer a unique blend of board-level advisory and academic expertise. As a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and CMI with a Master's in HRM & Employment Law, my approach is grounded in practical, legally-sound strategy. This is reflected in 60+ LinkedIn recommendations from clients and colleagues, highlighting my collaborative approach and proven expertise.My thought leadership, recognised with academic awards and publications, ensures you receive insights at the forefront of the profession. I now provide direct, senior-level partnership through Reach Higher HR, helping leaders build agile, high-performing workplaces—delivering multi-million-pound savings for large enterprises and driving sustainable growth, stability, and improved retention for SMEs.
Services
I solve critical people problems that stall growth and drain profit.1. HR Transformation & Organisational Design
Restructure for growth and cost-efficiency, guiding M&A, TUPE, and restructuring.2. Leadership Development & Succession Planning
Build confident leaders through executive coaching and succession planning to secure your talent pipeline.3. Culture & Performance Transformation
Reshape culture to boost engagement, retention, and performance.4. Interim HR Director & Advisory
On-demand senior expertise for complex change, employment law, and workforce planning.
