- Office Expansion Driven by Increased Client Demand and Growth in the Region -

Reston, VA, December 13, 2005 – Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced plans to expand its operations and move to a new location in Northern Virginia in response to a significant surge in business. Fiscal year-to-date business in the region is up significantly compared to the same period one year ago.

During the week of December 12, 2005, Korn/Ferry’s Northern Virginia team will move to a new and expanded location at 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 450, Reston, Virginia, 20190, replacing the firm’s current Tysons Corner location. The new office will continue to specialize in the areas of technology, government contracting, defense/aerospace, healthcare and associations and will collaborate closely with the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

“The Mid-Atlantic is among the fastest growing regions in the country, and we have experienced significant increases in recruiting activity across virtually every sector and functional area,” said Lorraine Lavet, managing director of Korn/Ferry’s new Reston office. “We are thrilled to deepen our commitment to the region and to our many local clients by expanding our operations and relocating to Reston.”

“This move allows Korn/Ferry to meet the growing demand for innovative talent management solutions throughout Northern Virginia, and to deliver our clients the highest quality service,” said Nels Olson, managing director of Korn/Ferry’s Washington, D.C. office. “We look forward to building on our firm’s leadership position, and to leveraging the numerous and exciting opportunities that exist in Northern Virginia.”

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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