LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2010 – Leadership Excellence magazine announced its list of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in management and leadership in its February issue, recognizing Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting’s Kevin Cashman and Terry Bacon.

Leadership Excellence is one of the most respected leadership magazines worldwide. For 25 years it has published the best and latest thinking on leadership. The Excellence 100 list recognizes leaders across all industries and functions who possess a rare combination of traits and abilities. They are judged based on the following criteria: preparation, character, principles, personality, performance, experience, expression and influence.

Kevin Cashman is a Senior Partner in Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting, coaching and developing thousands of senior executives and senior teams globally for the past 25 years. He is recognized as a pioneer in leadership development and executive coaching and is the best selling author of Leadership from the Inside Out. Leadership Excellence previously appointed Mr. Cashman as one of the top 10 thought leaders.

Terry Bacon, Ph.D. is a Senior Partner in Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting, recognized as a business and professional development expert. Dr. Bacon founded Lore International Institute in 1989 and led its rise to a world-renowned provider of executive education and leadership development, executive coaching and organizational development. In 2008, Lore was acquired by Korn/Ferry. 

“This acknowledgement speaks volumes about Korn/Ferry’s relentless drive to be the premier global provider of leadership and talent solutions, as well as the top-of-mind brand in human capital,” said Ana Dutra, Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting CEO.

In 2009, Leadership Excellence ranked Korn/Ferry as the number one firm in the consultants/trainers/coaches category.

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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