TORONTO, March 1, 2010 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Lewis Rusen, Senior Client Partner and Office Managing Director of the Firm’s Toronto office, will now serve as President of the Leadership and Talent Consulting business for North America. 

Mr. Rusen, who has been with Korn/Ferry for four years, has more than 15 years of hands-on experience working with clients on integrated talent management and leadership development initiatives, including succession planning, high-potential identification and talent assessment. 

While leading Korn/Ferry’s Toronto office, Mr. Rusen has spearheaded several prominent client searches and talent management engagements, working closely with C-suite executives and board members at many of the region’s high profile companies.  

“Lewis is a proven leader who has a passion for Korn/Ferry’s consultative strategy,” said Ana Dutra, CEO of Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting.  “His deep knowledge of Korn/Ferry’s diversified solutions, combined with a successful track record in navigating key talent and leadership issues for top companies, will be of great value to our North American clients.”  

Mr. Rusen is on the Board of Canada’s Walk of Fame and a member of the Ted Rogers School of Business Management Advisory Council.

Mr. Rusen holds a bachelor’s degree in business with honours from the University of Manitoba.

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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