ALL ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The IN Group (TIG) is a collection of specialist talent management services made up of Investigo Recruiting, Definia, InX and Caraffi.
We started small, as Accountancy and Finance recruitment specialists in 2003, but we haven’t stopped growing. Today there are over 220 of us operating in five locations and we’ve expanded our expertise, too. We work with all the major players in banking, retail, tech, telecoms - and everything in between - flexing our specialisms to make a real difference in a whole range of different fields.
2003
- Investigo launch
- Opened London office
- Launched Accountancy & Finance
2005
- Opened Guildford office
- Launched Business Change & Transformation
2007
- Launched Strategy
- Opened St Albans office
2010
- Opened Milton Keynes office
- Launched Property & Facilities
- Launched Procurement
- Launched HR & Talent Management
- Launched SAP
2017
- Launched Cloud, Data & Analytics
- Launched Pharma & Life Sciences
2018
- Launched Investigo Executive
- Opened Investigo America - New York office
- Launched Public Sector
- Launched Technology
2019
- Launched Actuarial
- Acquired Caraffi
2020
- Launched Manufacturing
- Opened new London office
2021
- Launched Tax
- Opened Investigo America - Philadelphia office
- Opened Midlands office
2022
- Opened Investigo America - San Diego office
- The IN Group Launches
2023
- Investigo Executive rebranded to InX
We’re all about people, especially our own. We’re all very different, but we're all experts at what we do. We share a desire to make meaningful connections with clients, with candidates and with each other. We work together to make things happen and, of course, we make time for plenty of fun along the way.
Meet our leadership team
Nick Baxter, The IN Group CEO
Nick became CEO of The IN Group in July 2023. He was previously CEO of Investigo, taking up the role in October 2017 after joining in 2006. Under Nick’s leadership, we’ve become a recognised market leader in our chosen specialisms. As the group CEO Nick plays an active role in driving the growth, vision and strategy of the business with particular emphasis on maintaining our unique culture.
Gary Watson, Chairman
Gary joined Investigo as CEO in July 2010. He became Chairman in October 2017 on Nick Baxter’s promotion to CEO. Outside of work, he is married to Michelle who has also operated at CEO level within the sector and who now operates in an advisory capacity. Together they have a young son Archie who was born in 2011. Gary is a life-time supporter of Chelsea FC (since 1970) and an enthusiastic and optimistic golfer.
Derek MacKenzie, Investigo CEO
Derek joined Investigo as Executive Director in 2017 to lead our Change, Technology and Strategy divisions. He took up the role of CEO of Investigo in July 2023. Derek has over 25 years’ experience and has delivered a variety of retained and managed service solutions for both SME and blue chip clients. After successfully building our brand in the technology sector and growing our business change and banking and finance businesses, Derek is now overseeing the next exciting part of our journey as a company.
Paul Collier, Executive Director
Paul joined the Investigo Board of Executive Directors at the end of 2016, bringing with him a wealth of experience. He joined us directly from Marks Sattin, where he spent over 15 years building their brand extremely successfully within the Accountancy and Finance space. Paul is responsible for growing our London Accountancy & Finance, Banking & Financial Services and HR brands alongside developing relationships with key stakeholders.
Haresh Vaya, Finance Director
Haresh joined Investigo in 2011 as Finance Director. He qualified as an accountant (FCCA) in 1995 and has trained with various audit firms including Ernst & Young. He left Audit practice in 2004 to join MPS Group International PLC where he held a number of high profile positions and worked closely with senior management teams of the various recruitment businesses of the Group. Following the acquisition of MPS by Adecco, he left his role as Head of Finance for Badenoch & Clark (an Adecco Group company) and subsequently joined Investigo.
Sarah House-Barklie, People & Culture Director
Sarah is our Head of Culture and Talent. Sarah and the team drive forward Investigo’s people and culture agenda which includes talent acquisition, management and development. Her priorities will include; ensuring everyone has a defined career plan, we continue to hire the best talent in the market and we maintain our unique and inclusive culture.
Matt Smith, Chief Revenue Officer
Matt is the newest member of the Investigo Board and joined Investigo to deliver the group’s ambitious business strategy. As well as maximising returns from the group’s existing client relationship, he will also look to drive our expansion into new markets. Matt joined us from Harvey Nash, where he played an integral part in growing the recruiter’s brand over more than two decades.
Paul Mullins, Executive Director
Paul has established himself as a trusted recruitment partner for numerous Strategy Consultancies and is regularly asked by his clients for market studies and advice on market trends. His primary focus is Partner recruitment in Strategy Consulting, on a global scale. Paul’s teams include the Strategy and Consulting team and the C&I Change team. The Strategy team is the largest Strategy team in the UK - split by sectors with specialists in Retail, TMT, FS, FMCG, Energy, Pharmaceuticals and Pricing.
Nick Baxter, The IN Group CEO
Nick became CEO of The IN Group in July 2023. He was previously CEO of Investigo, taking up the role in October 2017 after joining in 2006. Under Nick’s leadership, we’ve become a recognised market leader in our chosen specialisms. As the group CEO Nick plays an active role in driving the growth, vision and strategy of the business with particular emphasis on maintaining our unique culture.
Gary Watson, Chairman
Gary joined Investigo as CEO in July 2010. He became Chairman in October 2017 on Nick Baxter’s promotion to CEO. Outside of work, he is married to Michelle who has also operated at CEO level within the sector and who now operates in an advisory capacity. Together they have a young son Archie who was born in 2011. Gary is a life-time supporter of Chelsea FC (since 1970) and an enthusiastic and optimistic golfer.
Derek MacKenzie, Investigo CEO
Derek joined Investigo as Executive Director in 2017 to lead our Change, Technology and Strategy divisions. He took up the role of CEO of Investigo in July 2023. Derek has over 25 years’ experience and has delivered a variety of retained and managed service solutions for both SME and blue chip clients. After successfully building our brand in the technology sector and growing our business change and banking and finance businesses, Derek is now overseeing the next exciting part of our journey as a company.
Paul Collier, Executive Director
Paul joined the Investigo Board of Executive Directors at the end of 2016, bringing with him a wealth of experience. He joined us directly from Marks Sattin, where he spent over 15 years building their brand extremely successfully within the Accountancy and Finance space. Paul is responsible for growing our London Accountancy & finance, Banking & Financial Services and HR brands alongside developing relationships with key stakeholders.
Haresh Vaya, Finance Director
Haresh joined Investigo in 2011 as Finance Director. He qualified as an accountant (FCCA) in 1995 and has trained with various audit firms including Ernst & Young. He left Audit practice in 2004 to join MPS Group International PLC where he held a number of high profile positions and worked closely with senior management teams of the various recruitment businesses of the Group. Following the acquisition of MPS by Adecco, he left his role as Head of Finance for Badenoch & Clark (an Adecco Group company) and subsequently joined Investigo.
Sarah House-Barklie, People & Culture Director
Sarah is our Head of Culture and Talent. Sarah and the team drive forward Investigo’s people and culture agenda which includes talent acquisition, management and development. Her priorities will include; ensuring everyone has a defined career plan, we continue to hire the best talent in the market and we maintain our unique and inclusive culture.
Matt Smith, Chief Revenue Officer
Matt is the newest member of the Investigo Board and joined Investigo to deliver the group’s ambitious business strategy. As well as maximising returns from the group’s existing client relationship, he will also look to drive our expansion into new markets. Matt joined us from Harvey Nash, where he played an integral part in growing the recruiter’s brand over more than two decades.
Paul Mullins, Senior Director
Paul has established himself as a trusted recruitment partner for numerous Strategy Consultancies and is regularly asked by his clients for market studies and advice on market trends. His primary focus is Partner recruitment in Strategy Consulting, on a global scale. Paul’s teams include the Strategy and Consulting team and the C&I Change team. The Strategy team is the largest Strategy team in the UK, are split by sectors with specialists in Retail, TMT, FS, FMCG, Energy, Pharmaceuticals and Pricing.
WHAT WE DO
We specialise in changing futures for the better.
We find extraordinary opportunities for extraordinary candidates. We source brilliant talent for customers in a whole host of different industries. We transform businesses. And we trust our people with the freedom, support and autonomy they need to own their development and change their futures, too.
WHY WE DO IT
We’re seriously ambitious, and our mission is simple. We want to be the go-to business for sourcing interim and permanent talent in each of our chosen specialisms. That includes the team where it all began, Accountancy and Finance, our tech-savvy ERP team, our Strategy and Consulting teams working alongside the Big 4, and much, much more.
Want to find out more about the different areas we work in? Explore the individual brands and areas of specialisms in the Investigo Group.
HOW WE DO IT
Our people are our strength.
Each and every one of us has the freedom to own our work, flex our expertise and make a name for ourselves as individuals. But, whether we’re recruiting or analysing, creating or strategising, we do it guided by a powerful set of values. Values that we created together.
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We add value by asking the right questions, sharing market insights and offering expert advice.
- We offer expert advice and insight to our clients, candidates and each other
- We ask “good questions” and aren’t afraid to challenge others’ thinking
- We grow our networks and put relationships at the heart of everything we do
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We genuinely love what we do and have fun doing it.
- We go above and beyond to match the right candidates to the right clients
- We get involved with initiatives that go beyond recruitment
- We create the best working environment we possibly can
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We follow strong principles and act with consistency and integrity in everything we do.
- We always do what we think is right
- We’re committed to being open and honest in all of our dealings
- We build strong relationships based on mutual trust, respect and partnership
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We value and empower the diverse contributions everybody makes.
- We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome
- We actively promote diversity and inclusion
- We recognise individual working requirements and champion working practices that work for everyone
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