The global industrial marketplace is undergoing a remarkable and historic transformation spurred by exciting new advancements in technology, the powerful growth of emerging markets, accelerating innovation and the growing complexity of supply chains serving customers in every region of the world.
Never has the need for innovative, global and experienced executive leadership been in more demand but also in such short supply. In virtually every region of the world organizations are now challenged with the issues of talent acquisition, retention, succession and development like never before.
In response to these realities, Korn/Ferry has built the industry’s most encompassing, largest and successful Global Industrial Search Team. With nearly 100 dedicated professionals around the world, our team successfully executes nearly 2,000 engagements annually. Our work encompasses a wide variety of functions (such as operations, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing and sales) and levels with nearly 40% of our work including C-level posts such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
The aerospace & defense sector continues to see tumultuous changes as a result of the war on terrorism and the shifting of economic power to faster growing emerging markets such as China, India, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Political and economic trends continue to affect this sector worldwide as companies cope with increased competition and new market demands.
Over the past decade, we have conducted more than 900 senior-level executive search engagements for aerospace- and defense-related businesses around the world and can assist clients in a wide range of specialized areas including:
As environmental concerns drive the adoption of new technologies, as mergers, acquisitions and bankruptcies change the industry landscape, and as both new consumer markets and industry competitors emerge in such countries as China, India and Russia, the global automotive sector requires innovative, dynamic executives to lead the way to success.
With our global reach and industry expertise, Korn/Ferry’s automotive sector search professionals can identify and recruit leaders well suited to meet the challenges. During the past five years, we have conducted nearly 1,000 successful engagements in the automotive industry and can assist clients in a wide range of specialization areas, including:
Automotive, Truck and Specialty Vehicles Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Tier One, Tier Two and Other Suppliers Aftermarket Part Suppliers Retailing & Dealership Groups Private Equity Funds Transportation Service Providers
Success in today’s diversified manufacturing sector rests on leaders who possess an understanding of global markets, end-to-end supply chain issues, global sourcing, low cost manufacturing and innovation. It is their ability to think broadly and motivate others that allows companies in this sector to compete in this new era of complex global supply chains and diverse customer markets.
Korn/Ferry’s diversified manufacturing sector team, with its in-depth sector knowledge, over the past three years has successfully completed more than 1,000 senior-level engagements for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. We offer specialized expertise in the following sectors:
Diversified Manufacturing Electronic Equipment & Components Industrial Materials & Technology Consumer Durables Material Handling Equipment Agricultural/Construction Equipment Industrial Heating & Cooling Machine Tools Power Generation Process & Control Equipment Pumps, Valves & Compressors
The industrial/transportation services sector has evolved from the relatively simple role of providing outsourcing of non-core functions for clients into the provider of sophisticated business solutions that are highly visible to customers and essential to profitability. Whether you are in need of a chief executive to drive profitable expansion, a country manager to exploit international client relationships, a head office executive charged with supporting operations managers, a supply chain expert or a specialist manager to drive value out of a complex contract, Korn/Ferry’s industrial/transportation services professionals can connect you with key executives who will bring fresh and inspired thinking to your organization.
We conduct more than 200 successful engagements every year for clients and offer expertise in key sub-sectors that include:
Industrial Services
Transportation Services
Facilities Management
Third Party Logistic & Supply Chain Management Services
The continued globalization and demand for energy, chemicals, core base materials and value added products/materials has led to amazing changes in the development, utilization, supply and transport of key energy sources, basic materials and commodities. Korn/Ferry continues to evolve its industry leading positions in this sector with the formalization of a global practice encompassing:
Basic Materials
Chemicals
Energy
Building/Construction Materials
Basic
Oilfield Services
Forest Products & Biofuels
Petrochemicals
Exploration & Production
Metals
Specialty
Midstream
Mining
Refining and Marketing
Paper
Electric & Gas Utilities
Packaging
Power Generation (Fossil, Nuclear and Alternative)
Engineering & Construction
Korn/Ferry has been servicing this sector from more than 80 offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific since the Firm’s inception nearly 40 years ago. Our global practice members are focused on the latest industry trends: from emerging market supply/demand dynamics; to sustainability; to the impact of alternative energy in the business planning; to regulatory; political and financial factors in order to develop the most effective talent solutions for this ever changing business sector.
Aerospace & Defense