We find leaders
who make the whole team stronger.
“The Forshay team consistently delivered for us. They are straightforward, organized, and honest about setting expectations. I've worked with dozens of firms over 25 years and this team consistently overdelivered.”
— Chris Hollenbeck, CFO, Griffin Gaming Partners
Our Approach
Our team has been together for over 15 years, with long-standing client relationships to match.
That's because we take the time to learn how your company runs, not just what's on the job description. We specialize in People/HR, Finance, and Operations. You get senior-level attention and candidates who fit the role, the culture, and where you're headed.
Working with your team has been genuinely transformational. We're seeing a level of candidate quality that far exceeds what we've experienced with other recruiters, and it's been energizing for our team.
— Joanie Demer, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, KCL
Understanding Your Company
We invest real time up front to understand not just the role, but how your organization works: the culture, the goals, the context that will determine whether a hire thrives or stalls.
Defining the Role
We build a Position Specification that becomes the foundation of the entire search. It aligns everyone involved on what success looks like, so we're measuring candidates against shared expectations, not assumptions.
Sourcing Candidates
We draw from 15 years of relationships, an extensive network of executives, and AI-powered sourcing tools that help minimize bias. We also conduct original research, mapping potential candidates across targeted industries and adjacent sectors.
Screening
Our human-centered approach tends to open doors that cold outreach doesn't. We use personal, discreet conversations to assess qualifications and spark genuine interest in the opportunity. Our boutique size means higher-trust conversations where candidates share what's really going on: what they want, what they're leaving, and what would make them stay.
Interviewing and Evaluation
We interview candidates multiple times to build a thorough picture: not just their skills and experience, but their personal and career objectives. We've found that alignment on both is one of the strongest predictors of long-term engagement and retention.
Calibration and Presentation
We present an initial candidate early so we can calibrate together against your criteria before delivering a full, diverse slate. Every candidate comes with our assessment of how they measure against what you've told us matters.
Reference Checking
This isn't a box-checking exercise. After 15 years of building trusted relationships with senior leaders across industries, we get honest, detailed feedback that goes well beyond confirming titles and dates. People tell us what they've seen because they trust us enough to be candid. This translates into fewer surprises after the hire starts.
Negotiating and Closing
We can lead the offer presentation and compensation negotiation directly, or support your team in delivering it, whichever you prefer.
Long-Term Relationship
We stay in close contact with both the new hire and your team after placement to make sure the transition is productive. This is also how our long-standing client relationships start.
Why Forshay
The right hires. Faster impact.
Partner-level attention without the big firm price tag.
“Forshay placed the two best hires of my career by balancing immediate role needs with long-term leadership potential. Both became instrumental to the company's growth and today hold C-level positions.”
Pedro Abreu
Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Forescout
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“Working with your team has been genuinely transformational. We're seeing a level of candidate quality that far exceeds what we've experienced with other recruiters, and it's been energizing for our team.”
Joanie Demer
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, KCL
.avif)
“What sets Forshay apart is they play the long game — they took the time to get to know our company, team and culture.”
Matthew O. Franklin
CEO, MidPen Housing
.avif)
“Forshay delivered a stronger slate of candidates faster than any firm I've worked with — our hire was presented within the first two weeks.”
Josh Heid
CFO, Springline Advisory
.avif)
“Forshay is THE ideal recruiting partner. They cultivated a robust pipeline of candidates, quickly delivered, all with high-quality talent. For several roles, it was VERY difficult to choose one candidate. Ultimately, they filled key roles in Product, Engineering & HR.”
Kate Purma
COO, Fictiv