London, September 23, 2005 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Jocelyn Dehnert has joined the leadership team of its Board Services practice in Europe. Based in London, she will focus on strengthening the firm’s service delivery to plc Boards of Directors in the UK and across Europe, with special emphasis on the recruitment of executive and non-executive directors.

Previously, Ms. Dehnert was a Vice Chairman and a Regional Managing Partner for Northern Europe at Heidrick & Struggles. Throughout her career, she has handled numerous senior appointments for investment and major retail banks, as well as other professional services and financial institutions.

“Competition for qualified executive and non-executive directors has become increasingly fierce, and boardrooms across Europe are undergoing rapid and exciting change,” said Chris van Someren, president of Korn/Ferry Europe. “I feel confident that Jocelyn – together with Didier Vuchot, Mina Gouran, and our other Board Services practitioners in Europe – make a formidable team who will enhance Korn/Ferry’s already strong reputation for board services in this market. We are all delighted that she has decided to join our firm.”

Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Ms. Dehnert served as the National Administration Manager for Barclays Australia (Finance) Limited. Previously, she was the Australian Investment Manager for FNBC-Waltons. Ms. Dehnert began her career as a Systems Analyst with Woolworth’s. She earned both her MBA and Ph.D at the University of New South Wales, and has an arts degree in economics from the University of Sydney.

About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International, with more than 70 offices in 35 countries, is the premier provider of executive search, outsourced recruiting 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 recruitment outsourcing 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.

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