Forsyth Barnes appoints Osborne MD in London

Global executive search firm Forsyth Barnes has appointed Blake Osborne as the new managing director of its London office.

Joining from an independent recruitment consultancy, Osborne brings extensive experience in recruitment and executive leadership to Forsyth Barnes.

Blake’s career began at SThree’s Orgtel brand, where he honed his skills in recruitment, client relationship management and team development. His leadership experience spans scaling business operations, managing complex client portfolios, and implementing innovative training and development programmes across multiple sectors, including IT, business transformation, financial services, finTech and digital media.

Scott Parsons, managing partner and co-founder of Forsyth Barnes, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Blake Osborne to lead our London office. Blake’s leadership will ensure we continue to exceed our clients’ expectations, delivering tailored solutions that empower them to thrive in an ever-changing market.”

In his new role, Osborne will focus on enhancing client partnerships, optimising service delivery and driving operational efficiency within the London office. 

Forsyth Barnes is a global talent partner in executive search across the sports & entertainment, finTech and eTail sectors.

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