Jens Ballendowitsch

Associate Client Partner

Dedicated to enhancing employee experience and engagement, empowering organizations to thrive as an Associate Client Partner at Korn Ferry EMEA.

Empowering organizations to enhance employee experience begins with data-driven insights. With extensive experience collaborating with top HR consultancies specializing in employee surveys, I bring a deep understanding of industry best practices, competitor strategies, and the challenges organizations face in fostering engagement. My expertise goes beyond interpreting workforce data—I sell and design tailored solutions that enable clients to stay ahead, seamlessly aligning talent strategies with business objectives to drive meaningful change. By integrating behavioral research with strategic consulting, I provide organizations with a distinct advantage, ensuring their talent strategies fuel long-term success.

Before joining Korn Ferry, I built a successful career in employee engagement and workforce research, collaborating with leading advisory firms. With over 15 years of experience, I specialized in designing, selling, and executing multinational employee surveys—empowering organizations to listen effectively and gain deep insights into workforce sentiment and engagement. I have held key leadership roles in talent and engagement practices across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, driving strategies that strengthen organizational culture and performance.

I hold a doctorate in social sciences from the University of Mannheim, with research focused on public employment and pension systems in European public sectors. A visiting scholarship at the University of Queensland broadened my perspective on social research. Fluent in English and German, I use my multilingual skills to connect with diverse clients and stakeholders in international markets.