Los Angeles, March 17, 2005 - Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, has retaken its position as the largest executive search firm in the U.S. and the world, according to industry analysts at Hunt-Scanlon Advisors and Kennedy Information, Inc.’s Executive Recruiter News (ERN). Korn/Ferry was recognized as the top firm following just released annual rankings from the industry’s two leading trade organizations to determine global revenues, practice breakdowns and staffing numbers.

“Korn/Ferry competes in an industry with the highest quality competitors -- we are extremely pleased by the entire industry’s performance and are proud to have reclaimed the number one position,” said Paul C. Reilly, chairman and CEO of Korn/Ferry. “This is truly a validation of our long term strategy, and it reinforces our dedication to providing clients with exceptional service.”

Analysts at Hunt-Scanlon and ERN confirm that for the 12 months ended January 31, 2005, Korn/Ferry’s global revenues jumped 38 percent to $438 million -- $60 million ahead of its nearest competitor. Hunt-Scanlon reports that in the U.S., Korn/Ferry’s revenues rose 31 percent to reach $214 million. Additionally, Hunt-Scanlon’s ranking points out that for the first time since 2000, Korn/Ferry simultaneously leads both the global and U.S. executive search industries.

About Hunt-Scanlon Advisors
Hunt-Scanlon Advisors is a leading market research firm and online data provider to the executive recruiting and human capital industries. The firm publishes market intelligence, including: industry rankings, online research, real time electronic newswires, three monthly newsletters (Executive Search Review, Online Recruiting Strategist and Diversity Monitor), directories of executive recruiters and senior executives, online database products, and also provides advisory services. The firm’s online recruitment portals for senior executives connect buyers and sellers of recruiting and human capital services worldwide. Hunt-Scanlon produces executive-level conferences on human capital management, senior-level recruiting, staffing technology, diversity and talent acquisition strategies for CEOs, senior human resource executives and recruiting professionals.

About Kennedy Information, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Kennedy Information, Inc. is the leading publishing and research firm covering the global business of executive recruiting. Kennedy Information publishes Executive Recruiter News, as well as Recruiting Trends and both the Corporate and International editions of The Directory of Executive Recruiters, the world’s oldest and largest resources to organizations considering the engagement of executive search firms. Kennedy Information is a subsidiary of the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., based in Washington, D.C.

About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International, with 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 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.

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