Joe Griesedieck Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Board & CEO Services San Francisco
With more than 30 years in the executive search profession, Mr. Griesedieck is considered to be one of the industry’s premier leaders. His focus at Korn/Ferry is primarily on engagements for CEO and Board Director searches across multiple industries, as well as working with Boards of Directors on CEO succession planning and other related senior talent management solutions.
Mr. Griesedieck’s prior experience includes two terms as global CEO of another international search firm. He also served as co-head of the firm’s Strategic Leadership Services Practice in North America.
Mr. Griesedieck began his career in executive search with another leading firm, establishing their offices in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley.
Prior to entering the executive search profession, he was a group vice president with Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and spent a number of years with the Falstaff Brewing Corporation, concluding his tenure as president and chief operating officer. He also served as a director of the company.
Mr. Griesedieck is a member of the Board of Jobs for America's Graduates, a national volunteer organization that provides comprehensive school-to-career programs to more than 85,000 at-risk high school youth in 27 states. In 2006, he was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve on the California State Workforce Investment Board. He also serves as a member of the Board of Strategic Partnerships, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based business services company.
Mr. Griesedieck is a graduate of Brown University.
