Professional Testimonials

Alan Smith - CEO - Church of England

Many thanks for e-mail noting your resignation. I accept it with sadness. You have been one and are one of the best and most professional EAs that I have had in my entire career. Your support and counsel over the period that you have been with us and in particular the last six months, has been excellent. As a result, what has been a challenging time has been a lot of joy, and a period where we got a lot of significant things done and you have enabled that through your work.

I count it as a real privilege to work with someone who has the integrity and expertise that you have shown, especially given the complex, very sensitive organisational context that we operate in.

Ailsa Anderson - Ex Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II

Fiona has worked as my Executive Assistant on two occasions, supporting me and the rest of the communications team. The environment is hugely high profile, fast paced, with many stakeholders and moving parts and often dealing with the most confidential and sensitive of issues. The eyes of the world are often on you so there is no room for error.

Fiona is one of the most professional, organised, calm and flexible people I have ever had the privilege to work with. She problem solves before I even realise there is an issue; she treats everyone, from Heads of State to housekeepers, with graciousness, respect and kindness. Her attention to detail and ability to multi task are phenomenal and consistent.

Any last minute, complicated and challenging changes she manages with a clear analytical mind and, more importantly to me, grace and humour. Fiona will never let you down. I could not recommend her more strongly or more highly. Hiring Fiona will be the best decision you make.

Kris Wadia - CEO Sullivan & Stanley

Having been supported by Fiona Barton over several years, I have no hesitation in recommending her services as a Virtual Executive Assistant. From day one, it was clear she could manage, without any supervision, all the logistical, project and event related activities pertinent to my Senior Executive role. Her communication capabilities, honed by travel to multiple countries, allowed her to engage in a pro-active and solution-focused mode with people across multiple organizational levels and geographies. More importantly, in time-sensitive situations, she was willing to make decisions unilaterally that protected my interests at all times. All in all, Fiona represents an invaluable trusted and proven resource for any global Senior Executive.

Tom Delay CBE - The Carbon Trust

If you need support from someone experienced and pragmatic who can sort problems, right first time – I’d recommend Fiona Barton

James Andrews - Commercial Director - Time Out Markets

Fiona is a joy to work with - very reliable, hardworking, and committed to high standards. She also prioritises a strong team culture, making her a great asset to any organisation.