LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2009 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Sean Scanlon has joined the Firm as a Senior Client Partner in the Media and Entertainment Sector.  He will be based out of the Firm’s New York office.

Mr. Scanlon joins Korn/Ferry from the well-known boutique executive search and management consulting firm, Sucherman Consulting Group, Inc., where he spent 15 years and served as the president of its Executive Search Business and a senior management consultant.

Mr. Scanlon has extensive senior-level client relationships and has led prominent engagements for several studios, cable networks, broadcast networks, television groups, sports networks, sports teams and more.  As a management consultant, he worked on organizational design and development for the programming, newsgathering, digital media and ad sales functions within broadcast and cable news organizations.

“Sean's deep relationships and proven experience leading prominent and high-profile engagements will be a strong fit with Korn/Ferry’s growing media and entertainment business,” said Nels Olson, managing director of Korn/Ferry’s Eastern U.S. region.

Mr. Scanlon began his career in commercial television production in New York, and is a graduate of Northwestern University with a concentration in radio, television and film. He lives in Briarcliff Manor, New York with his wife and two children.

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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