Business Details
40 Years
experience
Executive Search & Leadership Consulting Experts
Founded in 1986, The Forbes Group has established itself as a leader in executive search, leadership assessment, and retained search services. Our mission centers on providing organizations with a talent advantage by identifying leaders who drive innovation, foster inclusive environments, and align with organizational values. With decades of experience, we specialize in recruiting VP and CXO-level executives in the technology industry, leveraging proprietary tools like the FIT Hiring System and Success Profile Generator (SPG) to predict leadership success. Our methodology combines empirical research with practical insights, focusing on forward-looking indicators of performance rather than past achievements alone.We maintain a rigorous 100% search completion ratio and a 90% retention rate for placed executives, far exceeding industry averages. Our team, led by founder Kathy Forbes, brings deep expertise in corporate culture, assessment analytics, and strategic hiring. We serve clients ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 companies, prioritizing personalized service by handling no more than two or three searches at a time. Our commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and measurable outcomes has earned us recognition in publications like the New York Times. Headquartered in Atlanta, we continue to refine our approach to meet the evolving demands of 21st-century leadership.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Assessment
Consulting Services
Promotion Strategy
Interview Training
Talent Analytics
Retained Search
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We developed proprietary tools like SPG and FIT for predictive leadership hiring.
- We limit searches to 2-3 at a time for personalized attention.
- 100% search completion ratio with 90% executive retention after two years.
- Founder Kathy Forbes has 35+ years of executive assessment expertise.
- Our methodology focuses on future success indicators, not past performance.
Services
Executive Search
We specialize in recruiting VP and CXO-level executives for technology firms. Our process identifies leaders who align with organizational values and drive innovation. By focusing on predictive success factors, we ensure placements thrive in dynamic environments.
Leadership Assessment
Our assessment methodology uses proprietary tools like SPG to evaluate leadership potential. We analyze traits that predict success in evolving business landscapes, ensuring clients select candidates capable of delivering measurable results.
Consulting Services
We advise on promoting internal talent and refining hiring processes. Our frameworks help organizations identify high-potential employees and develop strategies for long-term leadership continuity aligned with business goals.
Interview Training
Our workshops teach teams to use the FIT Hiring System for structured interviews. Participants learn to assess candidates based on future success indicators, improving hiring accuracy and reducing turnover.
Promotion Strategy
We help organizations identify and prepare internal candidates for leadership roles. Our data-driven approach ensures promotions enhance team performance and align with strategic objectives.
People
Kathy Forbes
Founder & Executive Recruiter
Kathy Forbes founded The Forbes Group in 1986 and pioneered its FIT Hiring System. With expertise in executive assessment, she has advised Fortune 500 companies and startups, earning media recognition in the New York Times.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus primarily on the technology industry for executive search and leadership assessment.
How do you ensure successful executive placements?
Our proprietary SPG and FIT tools analyze predictive success factors, ensuring candidates align with organizational goals and culture.
What is your success rate for retained searches?
We maintain a 100% search completion ratio and 90% retention rate for placed executives after two years.
Do you work with startups or only established firms?
We serve both venture-backed startups and large established companies across the technology sector.
How does your leadership assessment differ from traditional methods?
Our approach focuses on future success indicators like adaptability and vision, rather than relying solely on past performance metrics.
