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LACE Partners is a London-based consultancy specialising in HR, Payroll and Workforce transformation[1]. Founded in 2014[2] by Aaron Alburey and Cathy Acratopulo, the firm has to a team of over 100 professionals. LACE Partners is known for it’s approach people and payroll strategy[3], technology adoption, and organisational design.
History:
[edit]Over the years, the company has expanded its service offerings and client base, advising organisations undergoing transformation. In 2023, LACE entered a private equity partnership with Mobeus Equity Partners[4] to accelerate its growth and expand its capabilities. In 2024, the company celebrated its 10th anniversary. In 2025, LACE Partners acquired reward and performance consultancy 3XO[5], further expanding service offerings.
Services:
[edit]LACE Partners offers a suite of services, including:
- HR transformation
- Payroll excellence
- People Strategy and CPO Advisory
- Talent and skills development
- Change management and technology adoption
- People experience
- Workforce analytics
- AI services for HR and workforce transformation
Recent leadership appointments include:
[edit]Abigail East, Chief People Officer[6]; Duncan Spencer, Chief Commercial Officer[7]; Simon Puryer, Head of Payroll Practice[8].
Awards and recognition:
[edit]LACE Partners has received numerous accolades for its workplace culture, innovation, and industry leadership across 2022– present.
2025
[edit]- LACE CEO Cathy Acratopulo was recognised by The Times as one of LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders.[9]
- Workplaces for Women – Ranked 16th in the UK (Medium Organisations)[10]
- Cyber Essentials Certified Plus – 2025–26[11]
- National Graduate Recruitment Awards – Shortlisted for best candidate onboarding/post-hire experience[12]
- Reward strategy - Best business award[13]
2024
[edit]- The Rewards Awards – Finalists in Customer Service and Payroll & HR Provider categories[14]
- Best Workplaces for Wellbeing – Ranked 17th (Medium Organisations)[15]
- Best Workplaces for Development – Ranked 31st (Medium Organisations)[16]
- Best Workplaces Overall – Ranked 7th (Medium Organisations)[17]
2023
[edit]- Engage Awards Finalist – "Great Place to Work"[18]
- Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services – Small & Medium category[19]
- Best Workplaces for Women – Ranked 12th[20]
- Reward 300 List – Simon Puryer recognised as an industry influencer[21]
- Top 10 HR Podcasts – HR on the Offensive, now The People Agenda [22]- featured by HR Technology Advice
2022
[edit]- Great Place to Work Certified[23]
- EcoVadis Bronze Medal – Top 50% globally for sustainability and CSR[24]
- Top 12 HR podcasts - Applaud[25]
References
[edit]- ^ "HR still sidelined in transformation programmes, finds LACE Partners". Business Quarter. 2025-10-17. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "LACE Partners 2026 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "LACE Partners: The future of work demands HR leaders as strategic drivers, not support functions". UNLEASH. 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Mobeus backs LACE Partners - Mobeus Equity Partners". 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Reward and performance consultancy 3XO joins LACE Partners". www.consultancy.uk. 2025-11-05. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Abigail East Appointed as Chief People Officer at LACE Partners - Global HR News & Updates". 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Duncan Spencer appointed CCO at LACE Partners". www.consultancy.uk. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Simon Puryer joins LACE as Executive Director". www.consultancy.uk. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Cathy Acratopulo". LDC. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2025 | Great Place To Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Cyber Essentials". www.ncsc.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 2026-02-01. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "High Fliers". www.highfliers.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Winners". Reward Strategy. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Latest news in the reward, payroll, HR, pensions and employee benefits sectors". Reward Strategy. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024 | Great Place To Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2024 | Great Place To Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Current Best Workplaces Lists | Great Place To Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "2023 Engage Awards: Winners Revealed". www.engageemployee.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Current Best Workplaces Lists | Great Place To Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Apply for the UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women List | Great Place to Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Latest news in the reward, payroll, HR, pensions and employee benefits sectors". Reward Strategy. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "HR Technology Advice". HR Technology Advice. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Certification | Great Place To Work® UK". www.greatplacetowork.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "EcoVadis Medals and Badges: Recognizing our Customers' Achievements". resources.ecovadis.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Applaud. "12 of the best HR podcasts for leaders and professionals in 2023". www.applaudhr.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.