Zest Search

Zest Search operates from London, serving clients across the United Kingdom. Our dedicated team delivers specialised talent acquisition solutions, primarily within Executive Search, Consulting & Advisory, Human Resources, and Information Technology functions. We focus on identifying and engaging professionals who drive significant organisational impact.

Zest Search is a recruitment company founded by Allen Bastow and Luke Pallett, based in Brentford, Greater London. Established in September 2021, the firm specializes in helping early-stage and growth businesses across the UK and mainland Europe find high-impact product and design leaders for permanent and advisory roles. With a focus on executive search and in-house recruitment, Zest Search emphasizes a hands-on and ethical approach, prioritizing client relationships over extensive scaling.\n\nThe company offers tailored recruitment services for the product and design sectors, providing strategic support such as skills mapping, role scoping, salary benchmarking, and interview scorecards. Zest Search has a strong network to source candidates, including Product Directors, Founding Product Designers, and Principal Product Managers. Their clients range from startups to scale-ups in industries like fintech, AI, and SaaS, and they are known for their efficiency, professionalism, and deep market knowledge.