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Jeff Forbes
Ray & Berndtson Halifax office
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Cornwallis House
6th Floor
5475 Spring Garden Road
Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 3T2 Canada
Geographical coordinates: 44° 39' 36'' N 63° 35' 35'' W
work +1 902 421 1330
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Jeff Forbes

Jeff is the Partner primarily responsible for leading senior management and accounting/ finance searches. Throughout the past eight years, Jeff has been responsible for the recruitment of some of the best talent in Atlantic Canada, both future leaders and accomplished professionals. Jeff has built an impressive list of repeat clients who rely upon his knowledge of the Atlantic and Canadian markets. Jeff has led and participated in more than 400 search assignments across a wide spectrum of public and private organizations, from regional start-ups to multi-million dollar organizations.

Prior to his recruiting career Jeff held sales management roles with one of Atlantic Canada's leading private companies. Jeff is extremely supportive of local fundraising initiatives in the community. He has been active with The Sunshine Foundation and the IWK Health Centre. In April, 2005 Jeff renewed his longtime commitment to the Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce taking on a new role serving on the Board of Directors and Executive as VP of Membership Services. Jeff also contributes time to the Metro Food Bank, serves on the External Advisory Group for Mount Saint Vincent University's strategic planning process, and is a past Director on his Homeowners Association. Jeff currently serves on the National Board of Ray & Berndtson Canada. Jeff received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University.


Industries & Functions

  • Business & Professional Services

    The continuing globalization of this high-end, high-value sector demands exceptional leaders, who know how to differentiate services, embrace innovation and deliver value.

  • Financial Management

    As the role of the finance function in corporate decision-making becomes ever-increasingly important, so the demands on finance leaders are rising.

  • Energy & Utilities

    Today's energy and utility corporations face intense market and competitive pressures: Strong leadership is the driving force that shapes the successful company.

  • Industrial

    Globalization, mergers and acquisitions, vertical integrations and partnerships, all demand more of the people at the top.

  • Board & CEO

    As world-class organizations grapple with the global challenges of the 21st century, it is their leaders that define success.

  • Financial Services

    Financial services firms require strong leaders, global visionaries and superbly qualified professionals to move them forward in the 21st Century.

  • Consumer Products & Services

    Technological advances, globalization and the Internet are reshaping the rules in today's consumer & retail services market, demanding exceptional talent at the top.

  • IT Management

    Today's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) play a vital role in the creation of the firm's strategic plan and in articulating how technology can enable business strategies.

  • Technology

    In technology, with apparently boundless application and insatiable markets, it is the human factor - leadership - that differentiates the stellar successes from the rest.

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Ray & Berndtson Halifax office
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Cornwallis House
6th Floor
5475 Spring Garden Road
Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 3T2 Canada
Geographical coordinates: 44° 39' 36'' N 63° 35' 35'' W
work +1 902 421 1330
work fax +1 902 425 1108
Ray & Berndtson

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