Korn/Ferry’s CIO Honored as 2005 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG’s Computerworld

Los Angeles, January 19, 2005 - Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, announced today that Dan Demeter, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, has been named a 2005 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG’s Computerworld. 

This list honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving pressing business problems and who have positively impacted their organizations through the use of technology. Mr. Demeter was recognized for his management of Korn/Ferry’s IT organization, envisioning innovative solutions to business challenges, and effectively executing IT strategy. 

Korn/Ferry’s award-winning Management Assessment technology is featured on the pages of Computerworld’s Web site in the form of a Leadership Assessment Survey. Readers who complete the survey are given an opportunity to learn more about their leadership styles and career preferences by using Korn/Ferry’s proprietary assessment methodology and tools. The Computerworld Leadership Assessment survey can be accessed here.

“High-performing organizations appreciate the need to continually assess their leadership teams to ensure the optimal alignment of talent,” said Mr. Demeter. “We are pleased that through Computerworld, we are able to share our Management Assessment technology with a larger audience.”

About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International, with more than 70 offices in 35 countries, is the premier provider of executive search and leadership development solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm partners with clients worldwide to deliver unparalleled senior-level search, management assessment, coaching and development and middle management recruitment services through its Futurestep subsidiary. For more information, visit the Korn/Ferry International Web site at www.kornferry.com or the Futurestep Web site at www.futurestep.com.

About Computerworld
Computerworld, the “Voice of IT Management,” is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld’s integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world’s largest (58-edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site, focused conference series and custom research. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence, surpassing its direct competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes the 2004 Magazine of the Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and a Jesse H. Neal Award for “Best News Coverage.” In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source for information technology management, with a guaranteed rate base of 180,050, a total print audience of 1,138,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study) and an online audience of over one million unique monthly visitors (DoubleClick).

Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO® and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

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