To reach peak performance every team requires strong leadership and the ability to collaborate toward a common goal.  Boards and CEOs trust us to resolve their most critical leadership challenges. That entails understanding not only what is required for success as a current CEO, independent board leader, or director at a specific company, but also keen insight into how those requirements may change over time depending on a company’s strategy. 

Korn/Ferry’s Board & CEO Services Practice comprises some of the most successful, experienced consultants in the industry. First and foremost, we are specialists, focused exclusively on board search, CEO search, CEO succession planning, and board effectiveness. We collaborate with specific industrial and functional practices throughout Korn/Ferry, enabling us to drill deep to find directors and CEOs with backgrounds that align with a specific company’s needs.

We have the largest global footprint in our industry, spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, including key emerging markets. Clients range from Fortune 100 companies to spin-offs, IPOs, private equity firms, small caps, and nonprofits.

Board Search – The best boards represent a prime strategic asset. With boards under intense scrutiny and pressure from a range of constituencies, we work closely with clients to ensure they assemble the right team.

CEO Search – The CEO is a key determinant of a company’s success and can have a significant impact on short- and longer-term value.

CEO Succession – With greater recognition of the fundamental importance of succession planning, and the board’s role, we focus on creating a plan that covers a range of contingencies and creates generations of leaders at client companies.

Board Effectiveness – We work with board leaders and CEOs, using proven methodologies and tools, to boost the performance of their board teams.