Efficiently identifying & placing in-demand talent for your most critical roles.
I started De Forest Search over 25 years ago with a simple mission —to connect employers with the best possible candidates without the burden of expensive retainers and long hiring cycles. On this premise, we’ve successfully placed thousands of leaders across every conceivable industry. While the hiring landscape is ever-changing, we remain a constant in our client’s search strategy. We’re excited to become part of yours.
We’re focused on working with clients to meet their hiring objectives. Whether working on a C-level search for a global Fortune 200 company or assisting a venture-backed startup in their recruitment strategy, we approach every engagement with attention, urgency and confidentiality. It’s this approach along with an impressive track record that establishes us as a preeminent global search firm.
We’re collaborative by design. This agile approach allows for favorable search outcomes and happy stakeholders.
We approach each search with effervescence and curiosity, treating each search as our own.
Sensitive to the needs of employers and clients alike, we operate with discretion and integrity.
While we’re confident in our ability to place candidates into any role within an organization, we’ve developed an expertise in placing candidates into exacting roles.
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We’re firm believers that a diverse and culturally rich team facilitates a positive work environment and produces favorable results. We review candidates’ qualifications and experiences holistically, allowing for a more objective point-of-view throughout the search process. Additionally, our global reach and international network allows us to place candidates in any corner of the world for both english-speaking and native-language roles.
I have been working with Jennifer Ure and the team at De Forest Search for over 10 years. Throughout our working relationship, they have successfully placed several executives and managerial positions in our marketing, licensing, and sales departments. Among all the talent search firms that I have worked with, De Forest Search is my first choice. They are quick to respond to our needs, introducing us to high-quality candidates whose backgrounds accurately fit our job descriptions. Their knowledge and experience in the industry is deep and nothing but top-notch.
Frank Tzeng
Former COO
I cannot express properly how happy I am to have met and worked with De Forest Search. My experience with recruiters prior to interacting with De Forest Search were very cold, matter of fact, and impersonal. The team at De Forest Search changed my point-of-view of the recruiting process. They dove deep into my experience, understood my employment goals and values in the workspace, matching me with companies appropriately. They were extremely professional, responsive and genuine. I would recommend De Forest Search to anyone looking for the next step in their career.
Michael Distaso Senior Client
Sales Manager
I was introduced to Cristian Camilo Zarta at De Forest Search in 2016 when I was in need of hiring some critical roles that required multicultural experience with bilingual fluency in Spanish. De Forest Search was recommended as an excellent contact with a multicultural division. I am very impressed with the quality of candidates De Forest provided as well as the outstanding customer service and attention to our needs. They were able to fill and start both roles within 30 days. The level of dedication, professionalism and compassion during this experience was outstanding.
Carla Giovannetti Dodds
Chief Marketing Officer
I have had the opportunity to work with Jill De Forest and her team at De Forest Search for over 12 years as both a client and a candidate. They have proven time and time again to be efficient, trustworthy, knowledgeable and relentless in finding the candidate that hits all the marks on our wish list. Whether I use De Forest Search for local, national or international roles, I see no difference in their ability to produce results quickly.
Tina Figueroa
EVP Global Human Resources
As a start-up company, our people are our most valuable asset and we set a very high bar for finding the right talent. Jessica, Jill, and the team at DFS are the very definition of going the extra mile; deeply understanding our needs, available 24/7 and most importantly, very successful at sourcing game changing talent for my organization. I look forward to working with the DFS team again!
Erek Benz
Co-founder
I have worked with the team of professionals at De Forest Search for several years now, first as a client when I was an executive at Tria Beauty, and then as a candidate (where they represented me for my current role as the SVP GM Medical Uniforms at Barco). As a client, I found them to deliver excellence on each search with fast and responsive service. They were always proactive, communicative and provided candidates that closely matched our requirements As a candidate, the De Forest team really listened to what I wanted for my next career step and found a unique opportunity that was a perfect match. I felt supported and informed at each step of the hiring process.
Michaela Griggs
Senior Vice President
I have worked with De Forest Search for 20 years as a both a candidate, and as an employer. As a client of De Forest Search, they have consistently brought a thoughtful, honest, and strategic approach to each opportunity. They do this while maintaining a positive and energetic approach. The combination of these qualities, along with their advice, has prepared me for important meetings and interviews. Most importantly, they have a perceptive insight into the best roles for me and are always one step ahead. This gives me a sense of trust, which facilitates the sometimes-difficult decisions that need to be made with each opportunity.
Lee Loetz
SVP Product Development & Marketing
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