Omer Ongun

Associate Client Partner, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Strategist

Ömer is a global facilitator, executive coach, and strategist at Korn Ferry, with deep expertise in Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Assessment, and Succession Planning.

His versatility enables him to work effectively across all leadership levels, geographies, and solution areas.

Ömer specializes in defining talent strategies, organizational values, competency models, and success profiles. He has led global initiatives involving assessment centers, executive development programs, and integrated Korn Ferry solutions. A certified Executive Coach and Facilitator, he works across Korn Ferry’s leadership suite, including Leadership Accelerators, KF Potential, and 360 tools. He is a Top Team Practitioner, and he applies the Co-Active Coaching Model. He is one of the core strategists behind KF’s breakthrough teams and inclusive leadership solutions.

Ömer was selected for Korn Ferry’s prestigious global leadership program, Mosaic, which he successfully completed—gaining visibility, a strong global network, and a platform for growth. He frequently travels across the region and overseas to serve a diverse range of clients—from global tech and pharma leaders to national banks, private equity firms, and top consumer brands.

Ömer earned a BA in Business and an MA in Strategic Communication Management with a focus on cross-cultural communication. He conducted research on intercultural communication and breakthrough team performance in Germany, Türkiye and the US. He began his career as Head of Customer Service and Community Engagement at a technology startup in Palo Alto, US. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, he was a Director of Learning and Development at a large scale global educational institute. He is fluent in English and Turkish.