Meet The Founder

Dean Jesuvant

Founder

Dean’s passion lies in people and enabling people to grow and develop in their careers. Over two decades ago, Dean’s journey in the recruitment industry commenced, dedicating 7 impactful years to the UK market, followed by another transformative 7 years in Sydney, Australia. Since 2017, Dean has gained rewarding experiences across various locations in North America.

During Dean’s 20-year tenure at a global recruiting firm, he held influential roles as a Senior Vice President and Board member. He led and scaled successful teams, including Recruitment Consultants, Management, and Senior Leadership teams.

Dean’s experience includes partnering with organizations across the globe, recruiting for various job functions at all levels, as well as providing insight and consulting services. Additionally, he has expertise in retained and executive searches.

In January 2024, Dean fulfilled a long-term ambition by launching Zeal People Group (ZPG).

Outside of work, Dean enjoys staying active and engaging in outdoor activities. His main interest is spending as much time as he can with his wife, Elly, and dog, Ninja.

our values

Dedication to Partnerships with People

  • We believe in more than just making placements. We’re committed to sustainable talent solutions that prioritize long-term partnerships and finding the right fit.
  • We invest time in deeply understanding our partners’ talent acquisition needs, strategic objectives, people and culture. Our goal is to enable long-term success.
  • We help craft personalized career pathways for everyone we engage with. By getting to know individual aspirations, skills, and values, we guide people towards fulfilling their long-term career goals.

Commitment to Honesty & Accountability

  • Open and honest communication forms the bedrock of our approach. We foster an environment where dialogue and feedback with our partners are encouraged and valued.
  • Through regular feedback sessions, we engage in two-way communication to align with our partners. We believe in challenging conversations and pushing beyond our comfort zones to achieve mutual goals.
  • Commitment to keeping promises, accountability for actions and challenging processes are foundational for ZPG.

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Testimonials

Dean has added value both for myself and for my business. On the personal front, his drive had convinced that he was the right person to help me. From a business point of view, he was able to demonstrate a value in procuring his services. He was more willing to work as a partner for the business rather than a supplier.
Managing Director
I am writing to attest to the quality of Dean’s services and the level of his professionalism. The aspect of his services that impressed me the most was the constant communication and updates. At every point of the process, he made sure I knew what was going on, the timelines to expect and hence, was able to help manage expectations on my own side.
Head of Internal Audit
Dean is a true professional and one that I used extensively in my role as Finance Director. He took the time to understand our team and what our ongoing requirements were, which meant we were always ahead of the curve. I would highly recommend Dean to anybody who is either recruiting a one-off position or needing to rebuild an entire team.
Chief Executive Officer