Tierney

Remick

Vice Chairman,  Co-Leader, Board & CEO Services

Based in Chicago, Tierney Remick is the Vice Chairman and Co-leader of Korn Ferry’s Global Board and CEO Practice.

Ms. Remick was asked to step into this position after having spent 10 years as the Global President of Korn Ferry‘s Consumer/Retail Industry practice. She also served on Korn Ferry’s Global Operating Committee for 10 years

Ms. Remick is a seasoned executive who partners with Boards and CEO’s on managing leadership succession in both the boardrooms and the c-suite. She has extensive experience recruiting Board Directors and CEO’s for both large, global publicly-traded corporations as well as more nimble privately-held and investor-backed companies.  She has worked with large franchise driven organizations as well as other multi site organizations in both retail and consumer products and services. 

She is recognized for identifying modern leaders who can be most effective at driving transformation and growth in today’s dynamic global marketplace.

Ms. Remick has led continuing research on the changing profile of CEO leadership, Boardrooms and enterprise leadership teams. She is a regular contributor on national media  such as CNBC, the Wall Street Journal ,Fortune and Chief Executive Magazine among others on executive and management issues. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Ms. Remick spent time at  another global executive search firm. Her earlier experience includes account management experience with The Leo Burnett Company, a leading international advertising agency and time with a marketing consulting firm.

Ms. Remick currently serves on the Leadership Board of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) and is a member of the National Make-A-Wish Board.  Previously, she served for 10 years each on the Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo and The Chicago Network. She and her husband, Rick live in Chicago.

Ms. Remick earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Princeton University.

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