ZURICH, January 18, 2010 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Joel Perrenoud has been appointed President of Futurestep EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will be based in the Firm’s Zurich office.
Futurestep, a subsidiary of Korn/Ferry and market leader in strategic talent acquisition, is represented in 17 countries and has a talent pool of over two million candidates. The company employs 700 people worldwide.
"Joel is the ideal management figure to position and continue developing Futurestep as an innovative and high quality service provider for comprehensive recruitment solutions," said Bernard Zen-Ruffinen, President of Korn/Ferry, EMEA.
Before joining the Firm, Mr. Perrenoud held various global management roles at Adecco, most recently as Business Line Director, Adecco IT & Engineering. Other professional positions in his career have been with Jacobs Holding AG, where he was an Investment Manager, and McKinsey, for whom he worked as a consultant in San Francisco.
Mr. Perrenoud studied at the Universities of Neuchâtel and Berlin and earned an M.B.A. with honors at Harvard Business School.
About Futurestep Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company, is the industry leader in strategic talent acquisition, offering fully customized, flexible solutions to help organizations meet specific workforce needs. Our full-spectrum portfolio of services includes: Strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Project-Based Recruitment, Mid-Level Recruitment, Interim Professionals and Consulting Services. With locations on four continents and a record of success in securing top talent around the world, Futurestep provides the experience and global reach to identify, attract and retain the people who drive business success. To learn more, visit futurestep.com.
Korn/Ferry International Korn/Ferry International, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a premier global provider of talent management solutions celebrating 40 years in business. Based in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to attract, develop, retain and sustain their talent. Visit www.kornferry.com for more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, and www.kornferryinstitute.com for thought leadership, intellectual property and research.
