Mike Forgash

Mike Forgash is a Partner at JM Search and a member of the Firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. He brings more than 35 years of operational leadership and growth equity investing experience. Mike pivoted to executive search following a successful career in leadership and investing. 

As a sponsor-backed CEO and investor/board member, Mike has assessed and built management teams, raised capital from top-tier equity firms and has led companies through successful exits. Mike draws on a proven track record that includes hands-on leadership, operating know-how and investment savvy, in growth and turnaround situations to partner with private equity, boards and CEOs on executive search. He believes strongly that aligned cultures, goals and values form the bedrock of organizational success. 

Mike is a graduate of Duke University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in management science. He lives in Paoli, PA with his wife and has two adult children with whom he loves spending time. He is an avid golfer, a voracious reader, enjoys traveling and is an enthusiastic sports fan.