Forney Search

Forney Search is an executive search practice in Houston, Texas, dedicated to the oil and gas industry. Its founder, Kathie Forney, began her career as a petroleum landman acquiring US acreage and moved into executive search in 1986. She has since placed technical, sales, operations and leadership staff for clients around the world.

Products and services

• Executive search: senior management, director, vice president and executive leadership hires.
• Oil and gas technology recruiting: roles in software, processes, tools and oilfield services.
• Functional hiring: sales, finance and accounting, human resources, operations and project management roles.
• Market research: market intelligence to support hiring decisions.

Who it serves

Clients include oil and gas technology ventures, software firms working in geology, geophysics, production and reservoir analysis, tool manufacturers and service companies. The firm often helps early-stage and mid-sized companies find key managers as they enter new markets, and it has handled searches across oil-producing regions worldwide.

Key facts

• Based in: Houston, Texas, USA
• Founder: Kathie Forney
• In search since: 1986
• Industry: oil and gas