Who are Xylem

Our Team

We are a collective of permanent colleagues, independent consultants, and strategic partners, all aligned to the same values and purpose.

Our Associates are experts in their fields with combined sector experience spanning decades and across multiple organisations. Armed with this insight, they understand the unique challenges and opportunities our clients face and are able to embed within their teams quickly deliver rapid improvements that will last.

Able to work independently or as part of a blended team, we can offer as little or as much support as needed. This can either involve providing expert advice, technical project and progamme support or leading major transformation programmes, or a combination of all them, often in complex and fast-paced environments.

We have a core team of Associate Partners supported by over 500 additional Associates who we can rely on to support our clients as required.

Our Founder

Jamie Butel, Company Director

Jamie has spent the last 14 years exclusively supporting leadership teams across the NHS and wider Health & Care sector with the delivery of programmes of work critical to operational and strategic priorities. 

After several years in the corporate sector, he established Xylem in early 2018 to offer clients a cost effective, trusted and unique alternative to the larger, traditional consultancy companies. 

Passionate about collaboration, Jamie specialises in developing and nurturing strategic partnerships to accelerate effective change and long-term sustainable improvements for his clients.

Jamie Butel

Jamie has spent the last 14 years exclusively supporting leadership teams across the NHS and wider healthcare sector in delivering programmes of work critical to operational and strategic priorities. Passionate about collaboration, Jamie specialises in developing and nurturing strategic partnerships to accelerate effective change and long-term sustainable improvements for his clients.

After 13 years in the corporate sector, he set up Xylem in 2018 to offer clients a cost effective, trusted and unique alternative to the traditional consultancy companies. Originally from London, Jamie now lives in Bristol with his wife and twin daughters. If not spending quality time with his family he will be found on the golf course or watching golf, much to his family’s delight!

Jamie Butel

Company Director

Simone Ross

With a passion for people and long-term quality relationships, Simone has 10 years+ experience in supporting organisations through change, formerly in senior recruitment and more latterly within the hybrid Consultancy sector.

Originally from Northumberland, she now lives in Herefordshire with her 2 children. She divides her time between work, parenting and exploring the countryside. She also enjoys cooking, live music and festivals.

Simone Ross

Head of Business Support

Work With Us

If you would like to discuss collaborating on specific project, please get in touch.