HELSINKI, February 11, 2010 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that it has established an alliance relationship with Airola & Luokkamaki Oy, a Finnish leadership recruitment and talent management firm.  Airola & Luokkamaki will be responsible for extending Korn/Ferry’s executive search and other talent management services in Finland.

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. Founded in 2003, Airola & Luokkamaki is widely recognized for its deep relationships with Finnish corporations and expertise in executive search and other leadership consulting services.

“We are pleased to announce an alliance with Airola & Luokkamaki which will provide our valued Finnish clients with deep local expertise and unsurpassed excellence in talent management solutions. This relationship significantly enhances our positioning in the very dynamic Finnish and the Nordic market and provides our firm with increased opportunity to expand our services to clients in the region,” says Mr. Bernard Zen-Ruffinen, President EMEA of Korn/Ferry International. 

“The combination of Korn/Ferry’s unparalleled global network, broad-based capabilities and deep intellectual property, along with our expertise and deep client relationships in Finland is exciting,” said Mr. Vesa Airola, Partner of Airola & Luokkamaki Oy.  “Working together will allow us to serve the executive search and other talent management needs of our Finnish clients locally, regionally and globally.”

About Airola & Luokkamaki
Since its founding in 2003, Airola & Luokkamaki has grown into a highly respected management consulting firm in Finland that provides talent management services to clients.  The firm’s services include executive search, board search, management audit and board evaluation. Visit www.airolaluokkamaki.fi for more information of Airola & Luokkamaki.

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.

Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events (“forward-looking statements”) are based on Korn/Ferry’s current expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements.  Actual results may differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the control of Korn/Ferry.  The potential risks and uncertainties relate to the integration of Whitehead Mann's operations into Korn/Ferry's as well competition, exchange rates, the maintenance of client relationships and global economic conditions and developments.  For a detailed description of additional risks and uncertainties that could affect Korn/Ferry's business, please refer to Korn/Ferry’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Korn/Ferry disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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