Zak Forbes
About Zak Forbes
Zak Forbes serves as the Talent Director at Codat, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and has played a significant role in enhancing hiring strategies and processes.
Work at Codat
Zak Forbes has served as the Talent Director at Codat since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing strategies and processes that enhance the decision-making capabilities of hiring managers. His previous positions at Codat include Talent Lead and Talent Acquisition Manager, where he contributed to the company's talent acquisition efforts. He has played a significant role in creating a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Education and Expertise
Zak Forbes completed his secondary education at King Solomon High School, achieving three A-levels in History, Politics, and English Literature from 2002 to 2009. He then attended Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Politics from 2009 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Background
Zak Forbes has extensive experience in the talent acquisition field, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Prior to his tenure at Codat, he worked at Zava as a Recruiter focused on Product and UX, and later as a Talent Manager. He also served as a Recruitment Consultant at Lewis Paige Recruitment and as Head of Product at Understanding Recruitment. His experience includes leading geographically dispersed teams and managing multi-discipline hiring processes.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Zak Forbes has been instrumental in scaling businesses from approximately 40 to over 350 employees. His work spans different funding stages, contributing to the growth of companies from Series A to Series C. His focus on enhancing the candidate experience has been a key aspect of his roles, particularly at Codat.