Forsyth Barnes

Forsyth Barnes is a global talent partner disrupting the recruitment industry through a relationship-first approach. The company operates through partnerships rather than one-time transactions, placing clients and candidates at the core of its ethos. Forsyth Barnes blends relationship building with investments in artificial intelligence and technology to attract talent for businesses seeking to grow and scale their teams. The company has earned recognition from the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe year-on-year, and was named the 11th best start-up in the UK.

Forsyth Barnes specialises in three core sectors: eTail, FinTech and Sports & Entertainment. The company has built a proven track record of successful partnerships with a mix of FTSE organisations and hyper-growth scale-ups looking to build high performing teams. The recruitment agency delivers exceptional results, with a 98 percent job search fill rate, 99 percent shortlist delivery by agreed timelines, and 97 percent of candidates remaining in post for over two years. Forsyth Barnes has been shortlisted for Recruitment Agency of the Year in 2022 and 2025, and recognised for Most Effective Back Office Operation in 2024 and 2025.

Forsyth Barnes operates across four physical offices serving clients and candidates globally. The company maintains headquarters in London with additional offices in New York City, Nottingham and Dubai, enabling the business to serve international clients and candidates across multiple time zones. With a reach of over 780,000 clients and candidates, Forsyth Barnes delivers a 41 percent average diverse shortlist and has established itself as a trusted expert in executive talent acquisition across its core specialisation sectors.