Synthesis Recruitment

About Synthesis Recruitment

Synthesis Recruitment is a premier recruitment & search firm specialised in the global commercial maritime, commodity trading and energy sectors. Our ethos is built on a relationship-driven, consultative approach. We serve as trusted advisors to both clients and candidates, forging enduring partnerships to solve complex talent acquisitions. Founded in early 2019 by Sam Forrest, Synthesis was established to deliver a more sophisticated, tailored recruitment solution. Backed by over a decade of industry expertise, Sam has a proven track record of managing Preferred Supplier Agreements (PSLs) for market-leading institutions, including BP, Trafigura, Unilever, Barclays, Santander, and E.ON. His global executive search experience spans Financial Services, Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Commodity Trading, and Shipping—delivering mid-to-senior level talent for both emerging enterprises and multinational blue-chip corporations. As an ethical, forward-thinking, and progressive firm, we place our clients' and candidates' strategic goals at the forefront of everything we do. Synthesis specialises in placing high-caliber commercial maritime, commodity and energy industry professionals into business-critical roles globally.