About Us
Anita Belliveau | Marsha Carter | Tony Case | Dan Martin | Mary Dzyngel | Andrea Forbes | Jeff Forbes | Joanne Hames | Natalie Hand | Kathy Hill | April Howe-Diplock | Jackie Kearley | Nadia MacAulay | Anna Marenick | Dan Martin | Karen Matthews | Joe Moore | Dionne Moores Lane | Debby Morris | Fraser Muir | Jeff Muton | Terra O'Bryan | Stephen Pamenter | Lloyd Powell | Caitlin Sampson | Ada Shave | Kelly Slaunwhite | Bruce Snow | Kevin Stoddart | Anna Stuart | Ian Sullivan | Mark Surrette | Brian White |
Jeff Forbes, Vice President with Robertson Surrette, is keenly committed to client success. Primarily responsible for leading searches for executive leadership, senior management and accounting/finance professionals, he has successfully completed hundreds of searches for a wide spectrum of public and private organizations.
From regional start-ups to multimillion-dollar organizations, Jeff has consistently recruited some of Atlantic Canada’s leading talent over the past ten years. His extensive knowledge of the industry, region and labour market, and his ability to match skills with requirements, has earned Jeff a highly loyal and impressive list of clients. They continue to look to him for the expertise they need to stay competitive.
Long active in the community, Jeff is currently involved in several professional and charitable initiatives and organizations. He is a member of the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia (HRANS), and serves on the Board of Directors of Ray & Berndtson. His longstanding involvement with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce continues in his current role as Chair of the HR and Governance Board Committee, and as a member of the Board Nominating Committee. Jeff has also served as a judging committee member for the Nova Scotia Sales Awards program and was involved with the Canada Sports Hall of Fame. He has also helped raise vital funding and awareness for such community organizations as The Sunshine Foundation, The IWK Health Centre and the Metro Food Bank.
Before joining Robertson Surrette, Jeff earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and held a series of sales management positions with one of Atlantic Canada’s leading private companies. Originally from Antigonish, he currently lives in the Halifax area with his wife and two daughters. Jeff is also an avid golfer, finding time to pursue his favourite pastime whenever his busy schedule allows. |
