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Who We Are

Our team of strategists is proud to partner with some of the world’s most respected organizations and growth-stage leaders across sectors. Our approach reflects many years of experience as enterprise leaders and practitioners, not professional consultants, and brings collective expertise to your challenges with the same urgency you have invested in building your business.

Our Partners

Barry Marshall

Partner

Global leader with meaningful experience in risk mitigation, operational integrity, analytic modeling, and organizational strategy.
Scaling organizations of diverse sizes and geographic footprints, from seed and startup stages to the Fortune 100, Barry has built and managed teams creating unicorn impact for shareholders.

Often pursued as a startup go-to, Barry is trusted by leaders for his sound judgment, creative approach, and operational insights.

He is the father of three grown children, a marathoner (four and counting), and a global traveler. He is often found pushing the limits on a wakeboard and will tell you that a night is not complete without an Argentine Malbec or Oaxacan Mezcal!

EDUCATION

MBA - Columbia University

MBA - London Business School

B.S. Business Administration - Arizona State University

EXPERIENCE

Axial Networks

The Trade Desk

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

American Express

Nancy Gill

Partner

A pioneering business leader with deep expertise in executive advisory, leadership transformation, engagement, and change management, from start-ups to enterprise-level organizations globally.
Nancy has choreographed seamless successions, innovative organizational design, and business evolutions through some of the most volatile cycles of the last 30 years.

She creates momentum for organizations and senior leaders through candid and insightful guidance, cultivating enduring environments that champion and launch emerging talent.

Nancy and her husband are based in New England and are the proud parents of two amazing adult daughters. An outdoor enthusiast, Nancy loves spending time hiking the trails and kayaking the lakes of Vermont and New Hampshire.

EDUCATION

B.A. Fine Arts - Kean University

MBA - Fairleigh Dickinson University

EXPERIENCE

Sitrion

JPMorgan

National Football League

Lehman

Josh Varsano

Partner

Organizational and private client advisor known for talent capital optimization, organizational efficiency, design, development, and business transformation.
Focused on early-stage and enterprise companies at the intersection of finance and technology, Josh has brought cross-sector high-growth businesses to commanding market-leading positions.

Sought after as a pragmatic enabler of emerging leaders and businesses, Josh is known for his situational awareness, creative approach, and ability to facilitate constructive disruption for organizations.

He and his wife have three talented daughters and live in New England with their Tibetan Terrier puppy (Sadie). An avid cyclist and skier, Josh’s favorite place is around a bonfire with an enviable 60’s-90’s playlist, sipping Clase Azul.

EDUCATION

B.S. Industrial and Labor Relations - Cornell

EXPERIENCE

Ellington Management Group

Amazon

Digital Asset

Point 72

JPMorgan

Our Team

Dwyla Beard

Senior human resources consultant with proven business results and expertise in corporate communications, employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, organization development, and change management. With over 15 years of experience primarily in financial services, Dwyla has extensive knowledge of organizations, and she is passionate about managing business transformations, shaping corporate cultures, and ensuring employees' success.

In her free time, Dwyla enjoys traveling the world, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION

MBA - Vanderbilt University

B.S. Business Administration - Washington University in St. Louis

EXPERIENCE

PricewaterhouseCoopers

JPMorgan

Bank of America

Shannon Carriere

A people over everything human resources leader with experience in medical device, software, financial services, hospitality, and engineering and construction firms. She has led and consulted for teams across the United States, EMEA, South/Central America, and APAC.

Shannon knows the ins and outs of building a world-class people function from the ground up or optimizing an existing team to meet the needs of their high-growth organization. Her connection with multiple industries has led to a broad perspective of what is possible, and doesn’t take ordinary for an answer!

Shannon currently is loving life in the Colorado forest with her spouse, 2 very active boys, and 2 adorable pups. If it weren’t for the joy she has in supporting organizations, she’d gladly spend all day outside with a book, a cup of tea, and the company of her chickens.

EDUCATION

M.A. Management & Organizational Leadership - American Public University System

B.A. Humanities - Northern Arizona University

EXPERIENCE

Establishment Labs

Cherwell Software

GE Johnson

USAA

Angela Shepherd

Angela Shepherd is a people-oriented conflict resolution researcher and mediator with a background in professional development, client relations, higher education, non-profits, and technology. Using her expertise in the systems of conflict that are present in institutions of all kinds, she seeks to equip people with the tools they need to navigate conflict and build healthy relationships. Beyond the scope of mediation, her focus includes emotional intelligence, conflict transformation, and transitional justice.

She and her husband currently live in London, England.

EDUCATION

Masters in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation - Trinity College Dublin

PPE - The King’s College

Jennifer Williams

A data-driven diversity, equity and inclusivity expert, with experience crafting nimble, people-centric policies and programs for companies of all sizes.

She is passionate and intentional about creating world-class Employee & Organizational Experiences.

A proud dog mom, she currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.

EDUCATION

B.S. Communications - Howard University

EXPERIENCE

Drive Change

Newsela

Bluefly

P5CC

Our experience places us at the epicenter of innovation, where finance, technology, media, and life sciences converge. Our journey, from scrappy startups to global enterprises, has armed us with insights and strategies that enable inspired solutions to amplify your edge.

Experienced operations professionals who have the ability to take on large-scale and complex initiatives and quickly organize and mobilize a team to design and implement a strategic transformation. Takes the time to understand client needs and manage expectations appropriately.

Michael D.Financial Services

Combine creative thinking with a passionate work ethic to produce outstanding results.

David M.Financial Services

Able to bridge between big company expertise and the entrepreneurial spirit required in the high-velocity technology world.

Daniel K.Technology - VC Backed

Thoughtful, inquisitive, transparent, demanding.... all of the ingredients for a productive relationship.

David F.Technology - VC Backed

Trusted advisor on all aspects of our business. Skilled navigator of complex situations and organizational structures with a keen understanding of people.

Bob H.Financial Services

Designed and implemented several innovative programs from scratch, all of which have withstood the test of time. Refreshing approach and impressive results.

Paul T.Media & Entertainment

They are able to bridge between big company expertise and the entrepreneurial spirit required in the high-velocity technology world.

Daniel K.Technology

Having worked with the principals of P5 in several past iterations (fintech start-up to banking), their unifying approach is that your business and its trajectory are the starting point- no preconceived notions or HR playbooks. Their counsel with respect to organizational design, talent, strategy and leadership is unique- as dynamic as the opportunities before you to scale. Their judgment and discretion are impeccable.

Blythe M.Financial Technology Entrepreneur and Investor

We've worked with some of the biggest brands

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Collaborative Consulting. Built for Growth – Strategy – Startups – Scale ups 

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