Patrick Sylvester

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A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. He began his professional career as a United States Naval Officer before applying his entrepreneurial expertise to build a real estate management firm. Patrick entered the executive search industry in 1993 with Management Recruiters International (MRI), where he became the top-producing manager/owner for more than 15 consecutive years. For over three decades, Patrick Sylvester has served as a strategic partner to many of the world’s most respected organizations, recognized for his ability to identify and place leaders who drive performance during critical periods of growth and transformation.

Patrick’s proven success and entrepreneurial background led CDI to recruit him to lead its new globally retained executive search firm. He founded Banister International in August 1999, building it into a strategic talent and advisory partner for organizations navigating significant change and expansion. Under his leadership, Banister grew into an internationally respected search and consulting organization with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Throughout his career, he has completed more than 100 transformational projects and thousands of searches across multiple industries, consistently delivering quality, execution, and speed. In January 2024, Patrick founded Forbes Global Talent, a Forbes company, a premier executive search, advisory, and branding firm focused on elevating organizational success through exceptional talent. As of November 2025, Patrick has transitioned his focus to Banister International and their clients.

Grace Sylvester

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Frances Sylvester

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Tammy Do

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