GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, JULY 13, 2010 – Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced the membership of Korn/Ferry to the WBCSD.

The WBCSD is the world’s leading business voice on sustainability, dedicated to providing business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development. The WBCSD provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices.  The WBCSD also advocates business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, including working with major global corporations across a wide range of sectors, governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations.

As one of the world’s leading talent management providers, Korn/Ferry aims to work closely with the WBCSD and its global membership with a focus on making significant contributions in the area of people development and advancing sustainability cultures and practices from the boardroom to our communities. 

“Korn/Ferry has a unique perspective of the issues and leadership criteria necessary for businesses to truly drive toward a sustainable future and will bring tremendous value to the Council and our members. We are delighted to welcome them to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development,” said WBCSD President Björn Stigson. 

“We are very pleased to have been accepted by the WBCSD,” said Gary Burnison, Chief Executive Officer, Korn/Ferry International. “There is perhaps no other organization on the planet as focused on engaging businesses in meeting the challenges of sustainable development. We look forward to participating on important WBCSD projects such as ‘People Matter’ initiative – an initiative focused on the ability of businesses to identify, mobilize and coordinate the human capital necessary to deliver on sustainable development.”

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. 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.

About the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is a CEO-led, global coalition of some 200 companies committed to sustainable development. Its aim is to be a catalyst for change within business and society. The WBCSD provides a platform to share best practices and advocate business positions on sustainability issues, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations. Members are drawn from over 35 countries and represent annual revenues of USD 7 trillion. The WBCSD also benefits from a network of 60 national and regional business councils and partner organizations, a majority if which are based in developing countries.

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