About Us

We believe people are an organisation’s greatest asset. Our role is to help you harness that potential by building sustainable organisational change, driving leadership capability, strengthening workforce performance.

At Hawthorn People Consulting, we specialise in developing and supporting your strategic people agenda. We partner with businesses to deliver tailored solutions in organisational development (OD), learning and development (L&D), and leadership development focused on achieving organisational goals.

Whether you are a growing SME seeking practical, affordable support, or a larger organisation commissioning specialist expertise, we bring the same commitment: clarity, collaboration, and impact. Every engagement is designed around your context and goals, ensuring solutions that are not only effective, but lasting.

Meet the Team

Ben Megson – Founder

Ben is a human capital consultant with over a decade of experience helping organisations drive people focused transformation, bridge gaps and develop leaders. Partnering with senior leaders across public and private sectors, he has delivered programmes and strategies impacting workforces of over 13,000 employees improving skills, leadership capability and operational performance.

Combining evidence-based frameworks with a human-centred approach, Ben provides consulting and organisational transformation insight that aligns people strategy with business objectives. Every engagement focuses on practical solutions, enabling leaders and teams to perform at their best and organisations to achieve lasting growth.

Associate Consultants

We understand that you need the right people in the room to achieve your goals and we’re no different. That’s why we draw upon a curated network of experts to deliver exceptional quality for our bespoke services.

Rema is a seasoned Training and Change Management Consultant with a proven track record in designing and delivering large-scale learning and transformation programmes across sectors including healthcare, media, and public services. She specialises in digital adoption, systems training, and behavioural change, translating complex processes into practical, outcome-focused learning.
With extensive experience supporting high-profile programmes for organisations such as the NHS, ITV, and the Metropolitan Police, Rema brings strategic insight, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence. Her work bridges the gap between operational readiness and organisational growth, ensuring capability uplift and sustained performance improvement across diverse workforces.

Henry is a highly accomplished Systems and IT Trainer with a distinguished record of leading large-scale digital, leadership, and operational training initiatives across the public and third sectors. Holding a CIPD Level 3 in People Practice and a BA in Business Studies, he brings strategic insight and technical fluency to every programme he delivers.
Renowned for his expertise in system adoption, data quality improvement, and user engagement, Henry excels at transforming complex technical concepts into clear, results-driven learning experiences. His analytical precision and pragmatic communication style empower teams to perform with confidence and consistency in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Matt is a Director-level Specialist Training Consultant, expert in designing and delivering high-impact training programmes. He specialises in complex IT systems, digital transformation, and change management, having led major initiatives for law enforcement, local and international governments. His extensive experience spans diverse sectors, including Manufacturing, Aerospace, Retail, Health Care, and Facilities Management. A qualified IQA and experienced coach, Matt excels at developing teams and building strong senior stakeholder relationships. He is a results-driven professional who translates complex needs into successful development outcomes.
With extensive experience supporting high-profile programmes for organisations such as the NHS, ITV, and the Metropolitan Police, Rema brings strategic insight, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence. Her work bridges the gap between operational readiness and organisational growth, ensuring capability uplift and sustained performance improvement across diverse workforces.