Jennifer Williams

Her work spans CEO and executive succession, leadership alignment, defining the leadership capabilities required to deliver an organization’s strategy, and executive development. She previously served on the global leadership team of Korn Ferry’s Board and CEO Practice and was instrumental in the creation and launch of the firm’s global CEO Succession Practice.

Ms. Williams advises leading organizations at pivotal moments, including CEO transitions, shifts in strategy, and periods of significant growth and transformation. She brings an enterprise perspective to complex, high-stakes questions, drawing on expertise from across Korn Ferry to help clients navigate the people and organizational dimensions of their most important business priorities. Her experience spans a range of industries and organizational contexts, and she works closely with her clients on issues critical to their organizations’ future.

Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Ms. Williams worked for a global executive search firm, where she conducted CEO, C-suite, and board appointments across a wide range of industries. Her experience also included extensive work with venture capital and private equity firms and their portfolio companies, providing her with a broad perspective on senior talent across different business models, ownership structures, and stages of growth.

Previously, Ms. Williams was with Deutsche Bank, where she worked in the Equity Research division covering the Major Chemicals sector and served on the North America Equities management team. This experience gave her an early foundation in analyzing businesses, industries, and the strategic factors that drive performance.

Ms. Williams earned a bachelor of science degree in human development from Cornell University.