LONDON, Jan. 22, 2010 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Simon Hankey is joining the Firm’s London and Zurich offices as Senior Client Partner, leading the Legal, Risk & Compliance Center of Expertise for EMEA.

Mr. Hankey brings to the Firm significant legal and compliance executive recruiting experience, as well as deep financial services acumen.  Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, he served as Regional Managing Partner, Legal, Risk & Compliance Practice, EMEA for Heidrick & Struggles, where he led prominent search engagements for international companies. 

“Simon has proven legal and compliance credentials and strong relationships throughout the EMEA region,” said Korn/Ferry’s president of EMEA, Bernard Zen-Ruffinen. “His proven track record in these areas, across a broad spectrum of organizations, will be an invaluable asset for Korn/Ferry as we continue to broaden our scope of services and capabilities to EMEA clients.”

Among other areas of expertise, Mr. Hankey has worked in the operational risk, audit, and other infrastructure disciplines for regional and multinational clients.  He was also the founding director of a boutique search firm where he led the financial services practice.

Mr. Hankey earned a law degree from Newcastle University.

About 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.

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