Providing Quality Recruiting and Executive Search Services for Global Companies and Executives in the North American Market Since 2008
Professional, Personal, Dedicated, Experienced
ABOUT FORTE
For over a decade we have been helping Global Corporations and Startups build and grow their human capital in North America. We have developed special expertise in helping startups enter the U.S. market and build their teams here from employee #1 to a full North American operation.
Over the years we walked many startups through their first steps in the U.S. market, providing them both strategic as well as tactical advice and guidance on their recruiting needs, organizational structuring and planning as well as execution and growth.
In the 21st century, as the world becomes a global village, we have witnessed recruitment evolve enormously to become far more sophisticated and fast-paced in an increasingly candidate short marketplace. We therefore feel incredibly passionate that it’s the personal touch that is the essential element to a successful recruitment process. Without compromising our values of Integrity, accuracy, excellence and passion, we work hard and see ourselves as our clients’ long arm in the U.S. and we are always there for them at every step of the way.
At Forte’ we take the time to learn and understand our client’s culture, goals and needs as well as our candidate’s strengths, career aspirations and motivations in order to provide a quality and cost effective service to both parties.
Using advanced recruiting tools, in-depth evaluation methods as well as our many years of human resources and business experience, we not only identify strong performers but make sure there is also a cultural and personal fit. After a thorough process we send only the most accurate talents on both the professional and cultural levels.
Our door is always open, so please feel free to contact us directly.
We look forward to working with you on your next career move or recruiting search.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Building trust with transparency and integrity
Excellence
Committed to precision and excellence
Dedicated
Fully dedicated – never giving up
Team
Work as a team
Passion
Being passionate about everything we do
Some of our
successful placements:
THE INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Enterprise software
Cyber Security
Fintech
SaaS
Big Data
DevOps
Telecom
Mobile
Bio-Tech
Medical Devices
Food-Tech
Traditional Industries
THE INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Enterprise software
Cyber Security
Fintech
SaaS
Big Data
DevOps
Telecom
Mobile
Bio-Tech
Medical Devices
Food-Tech
Traditional Industries
MEET OUR TEAM
With over 30 years of combined experience, our dedicated and professional team will go above and beyond to make sure you meet your hiring goals.
Rony Bejarano
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Rony co-founded Forte in 2008 after a career as an entrepreneur and an attorney. With her vast connections in the Israeli community in the U.S. and in the Israeli business and high-tech sectors, Rony brings to Forte’ extensive business, marketing and legal experience and expertise. At Forte’, Rony oversees the company’s clients’ relations, marketing and business development as well as overseeing recruitment processes for select senior positions. Prior to founding Forte’ Rony was the Northeast U.S. Director for the Israel Venture Network, a venture philanthropy network of high- tech and business executives from Israel and the U.S. Prior to that Rony was the founder and Editor in Chief of “Chalav U’Dvash-The Magazine for Israelis in America”, which was acquired by the Israeli daily “Ma’ariv” and served as the CEO of Maariv’s U.S. subsidiary. Before moving to the U.S. Rony was a Managing Director for an Israeli privately held company and a Corporate Attorney at a Tel Aviv law firm. Rony holds an L.L.B and L.L.M (Magna Cum Laude) from the Tel Aviv University and is admitted to both the New York Bar and the Israel Bar Association. She is fluent in English and Hebrew. Rony is heavily involved in non-for-profit initiatives and is passionate about the Israeli Scouts in the U.S. She has been leading the Tenafly chapter for over a decade. She enjoys running and cooking. “Whatever you do in life, always give it your very best, trust your gut feeling and be kind to others.”
Naomi Ifhar
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Naomi co-founded Forte in 2008 after a long career in Human Resources. Throughout her career Naomi had served as HR leader in VP positions helping building high growth organizations and winning culture. She was responsible for all HR aspects, from recruitment to retirement. Naomi is highly involved with the Israeli and American Jewish communities in the New York metropolitan area. She initiated and established the Israeli Connection Department at the JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ. Naomi holds a Bachelor degree in Sociology & Labor studies (Magna cum laude) and Master Degree (M.A) in Public Management from Tel Aviv University. She is certified in HR management from NYU and is qualified as an Organization Development Consultant. Naomi is fluent in English, Hebrew and Spanish. Naomi loves travelling, arts, music, reading books and contributing to her community. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself”
George Bernard Shaw
Jan Weisen
SVP, Executive Recruitment Manager
Jan joined Forte’ in 2017 with over 20 years’ recruiting experience for big Fortune 500 corporations and startups across many verticals with emphasis in financial and technology industries. Having worked for many years at Solomon Page, followed by her private recruiting practice, Jan brings vast experience as a senior recruiter, a deep understanding of technology lingo and a wide network of executives. She specializes in senior management and sales positions, C-Suite and tech positions. She holds a BS. in Marketing from the University of Hartford and has been an Executive Coach for many years. For as long as her recruiting career Jan has taken an integrative and holistic approach to preventative health. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
Keren Gur Lavi
Executive Director, Talent Acquisition
Keren joined Forte’ in 2017 after having a career as a senior HR Executive for technology startups and enterprise companies. Having worked at companies such as Live Person and 888Holdings Keren brings an insider view to the recruiting process, with her ability to better understand the hiring managers’ considerations and perspective. Keren specializes in placing C-level and senior management executives in sales, marketing, business development, technology and finance. She has a B.A. in Business Management from the College of Management and is a Certified Coach and Career Consultant. Keren is fluent in English and Hebrew. She is an avid runner, half-marathonist and an amazing dessert maker. “Life is not about being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect. It’s about being real, humble, and kind”
Jill Holzheimer
Senior Executive Recruiter
Jill joined Forte in 2020 with several years of prior recruiting experience spanning over medical device, bio-tech and the technology industries. Jill holds a BA in Human Resources Management from Rutgers University. At Forte’ Jill focuses on placing sales, marketing and customer success professionals and executives in technology and medical device companies and startups. She enjoys working out, hanging out with friends and play with her dog Chloe’. “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”
Albert Einstein
Dana Torovezky
Senior Executive Recruiter
Dana joined Forte’ in 2020 after working for an Israeli High-tech Startup. Following her college graduation, she volunteered for a year in Israel as an English teaching assistant. Dana thinks of herself as an “Americanized Israeli”, grateful to experience both cultures her whole life. At Forte’ Dana blends her love of helping people and Israel’s cutting-edge technology. She is bi-lingual, fluent in both Hebrew and English. Dana holds a BA in Psychology and Marketing from TCNJ. When Dana isn’t talking about Chipotle, she enjoys going to the beach, doing sudoku, and mastering her banana bread recipe. “If you can do what you do best and be happy, you’re further along in life than most people.”
OUR ROLES
Focusing on Mid to High level Executives
We recruit for 3 main cores of positions:
Our Roles
Focusing on Mid to High level Executives
We recruit for 3 main cores of positions:
SOME OF THE COMPANIES
WHO HAVE TRUSTED US SO FAR
“LiveU has had the privilege of working with Naomi, Rony and the rest of Forte Talent team on many mid and high-level openings for many years. Their extensive database and network of best-in-class professionals, together with their high-level service orientation, helped LiveU recruit dozens of top-notch candidates throughout the years. Forte provides a thorough crop of candidates and accurately breaks down the specific skills required for the position to deliver optimal results with speed and accuracy. We highly recommend Forte to companies that are looking to connect with the great talents in their respective industries.”
“As a client of Forte Talent Acquisition for many years, my teams and I were constantly pleased by the quality of the candidates presented by them. Throughout our engagements, Forte became an extension of my team, taking the time to get to know our hiring managers, and intimately understand our unique culture to ensure they only present qualified candidates. They shared our sense of urgency in filling our roles, and I always appreciated the efficient way in which they conducted our searches. I would highly recommend Forte to any company looking to build their talent. “
“I have been working with the Forte team for a few years now and was always impressed by their professionalism and dedication. Among other positions, Forte recruited for us sales executives as well as our CMO. As the CEO of a rapidly growing startup, I found in Forte a true partner and would gladly recommend working with them.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Rony and the Forte team on several strategic recruiting projects. Rony has been a wonderful partner and has shown strong value throughout the recruiting process. She was specifically successful at understanding our needs and finding unique candidates that met them. We definitely plan to continue working with Forte in the future.”
“As the CEO of a young and fast growing startup taking its first steps in the U.S. market, I looked for a true HR Partner that would help my company recruit key positions for our U.S. office. Forte’ gave me the professional guidance and support we needed and walked us through the recruiting process of our CRO and Director Solution Engineering smoothly and efficiently with excellent results.”
“The Forte’ team led our Executive Search for Chief Marketing Officer with excellent results. It was a real pleasure working with the team on this search in a very challenging market. Very professional, effective, and highly recommended!”
CONTACT US
We look forward to helping you find the talent you need.