




Julian Rives is a Managing Consultant with Korn Ferry. He partners with healthcare organizations across the nation to identify, attract, and place senior level clinical and non-clinical executives and emerging leaders through Korn Ferry's Professional Search business.
Mr. Rives takes a consultative, relationship driven approach to every engagement, positioning himself as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional service provider. He is motivated by a deep understanding of the leadership challenges facing healthcare organizations today and strives to deliver diverse, high caliber candidates who align with each client's culture, strategy, and long-term vision. His focus on transparency, market intelligence, and consistent communication ensures that clients and candidates alike experience a thoughtful, well managed search process.
Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Mr. Rives spent over a decade with a nationally known boutique executive search firm, leading the healthcare and life sciences practice. Being based in North Carolina, Mr. Rives served as Partner leading business development and executive placement. In that role, he built and managed client relationships with organizations ranging from hospitals, physician groups, and established health systems, overseeing searches for C-suite, Vice President, and senior director level positions. He brings more than 14 years of experience in talent acquisition and executive search.
Mr. Rives earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from UNC Kenan Flagler Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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