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LACE Partners^[1] is multinational consultancy based in London, UK, specialising in HR, Payroll and Workforce transformation^[2]. Founded in 2014 by Aaron Alburey and Cathy Acratopulo, LACE Partners provides advisory services in areas such as people and payroll strategy, organisational design, and the adoption of technologies.

Since its formation, LACE Partners has expanded its service portfolio and client base, working with organisations undergoing change across HR and payroll functions. In 2023, LACE entered a private equity partnership with Mobeus Equity Partners^[3] to support its growth and capability expansion. In 2025, LACE Partners acquired 3XO^[4], a consultancy specialising in reward and performance.

LACE Partners provides consulting and advisory services including:

• HR transformation
• Payroll operations and optimisation
• People strategy and Chief People Officer (CPO) advisory
• Talent, skills and capability development
• Change management and technology enablement
• Employee and people experience
• Workforce analytics
• Artificial intelligence (AI) services for HR and workforce transformation

Recent leadership appointments include:

Abigail East, Chief People Officer^[5];

Duncan Spencer, Chief Commercial Officer^[6];

Simon Puryer, Head of Payroll Practice^[7].

The LACE Way refers to the delivery methodology used by LACE Partners in its HR, workforce, and payroll transformation projects. The framework outlines the firm’s approach to understanding organisational needs, designing solutions, and supporting implementation and capability building.

The methodology is presented in four stages:

1. Understanding the organisation - The initial phase focuses on identifying a client’s context, priorities, and strategic objectives. This includes exploring business drivers and assessing the current state of HR or payroll operations.
2. Co‑creation of solutions - During this stage, consultants work with client stakeholders to develop and refine proposed solutions. Activities may include workshops, experimentation with options, and validation of approaches to ensure alignment with business requirements.
3. Delivery and implementation - This phase involves preparing the organisation for change, supporting deployment activities, and facilitating adoption of new processes or technologies.
4. Sustainment and capability building - The final stage emphasises long‑term sustainability. The methodology incorporates activities aimed at strengthening internal capabilities so that organisations can maintain outcomes without ongoing external support.

LACE Partners produces articles and commentary on HR‑related topics, including areas such as artificial intelligence in HR, pay transparency, and technology ethics. The company’s staff have contributed pieces to publications including UNLEASH^[8], People Management^[9] and Business Quarter^[10]. LACE Partners also produces the People Agenda Podcast (formerly HR on the offensive), which features discussions with HR practitioners and industry commentators.

• CEO Cathy Acratopulo recognised in The Times and LDC’s “Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders”.^[11]

• Best Workplaces for Women – Medium Organisations.^[12]

• National Graduate Recruitment Awards – Shortlisted for onboarding/post-hire experience.^[13]
• Reward strategy - Best business award.^[14]

• The Rewards Awards – Finalists in Customer Service and Payroll & HR Provider categories.^[15]

• Best Workplaces for Wellbeing – Medium Organisations.^[16]

• Best Workplaces for Development – Medium Organisations.^[17]

• Best Workplaces Overall – Medium Organisations.^[18]

• Engage Awards - Finalist for “Great Place to Work”.^[19]

• Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services – Small & Medium category.^[20]

• Best Workplaces for Women – Ranked 12th.^[21]

• Reward 300 List – Simon Puryer recognised as an industry influencer.^[22]

• HR on the Offensive (now The People Agenda) featured as a Top 10 HR Podcast by HR Technology Advice.^[23]

• Great Place to Work Certified.^[24]

• EcoVadis Bronze Medal – Top 50% globally for sustainability and CSR.^[25]
• Listed in Top 12 HR Podcasts by Applaud.^[26]