Talento Acquires De Forest Search, Experts in Executive Recruiting in Los Angeles

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TalentoHCM, a fastest-growing company, according to South Florida Business Journal, and a recognized Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Diversity-Owned Staffing Firm, acquires De Forest Search - a Los Angeles-based, national executive search firm known for its rich 30-year history with Fortune 500 companies in Consumer Products, Media and Entertainment, alongside deep functional experience in sales, marketing, creative, product, eCommerce, human resources, finance, and supply chain. Together, the combined organizations offer a broader human capital services menu and are projected to grow to $1B in revenue by 2030. 

Juan Gaitan, CEO of TalentoHCM and one of SIA's 2022 40 under 40 leaders, states, "We are thrilled to bring the deep industry & functional expertise of the Los Angeles team into the TalentoHCM platform to continue to obsess over delivering innovative customer experiences. Today's customers need more from their partners. Our combined executive, management, and professional recruiting offerings and contingent workforce solutions bring tremendous capabilities to today's HR and business leaders." 

Jill De Forest, CEO of De Forest Search and now Managing Director of Customer Development at TalentoHCM, is excited to join forces with a progressive human capital management firm with a global reach and a strong presence in multiple US markets. "When I met Juan and the Talento Team, I knew that their leadership and track record of scaling and unlocking value would benefit our customers and employees for years to come."   

"Expanding our Los Angeles market gives us the ability to diversify services, expand our reach and provide our customers with a more integrated approach to combating the challenges of today's talent economy," said TalentoHCM CEO, Juan Gaitan.  

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About TalentoHCM: 

TalentoHCM is a strategic 360° human capital partner with customer-obsessed advisors with trust-based customer relationships throughout high growth, middle market, and enterprise companies. Founded in 2017, TalentoHCM has supported businesses that are merging, growing, divesting, or retooling their approach. TalentoHCM creates custom, individualized customer experiences based on specific needs. In 2021, Talento was recognized by SIA as a Top Diversity-Owned Firm and by the South Florida Business Journal as the #2 Fastest-Growing Firm.  

Learn more about TalentoHCM: www.talentohcm.com