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When the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games begin, the world will be watching. The moments of brilliance. The pressure. The performances that define careers and shape history. What most people will never see is what makes those moments possible.

Behind the scenes, nearly 5,000 people will be working in sync—leaders, planners, and teams operating under extraordinary pressure to deliver the largest sporting event on earth.

As a Founding Partner and Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Korn Ferry is building that workforce—recruiting and organizing nearly 5,000 people, developing leaders, designing roles, and shaping the culture behind one of the most complex performance environments in the world.

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Powering Potential and Performance

Performance, by Design

Performance at this level doesn’t happen by chance. It’s designed deliberately, early, and under real constraints.

Long before the flame is lit, Korn Ferry is working alongside LA28 to build the foundation that makes performance possible when it matters most.

From identifying and selecting the right talent to defining clear roles, critical skills, and Success Profiles, we’re helping ensure every individual is prepared to rise to the moment not react to it.

The result is a workforce built to perform under pressure. Leaders and teams ready to deliver at Olympic scale.

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Powering Legacy

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will last a few weeks. What we’re building will last far longer.

Together with LA28, we’re creating development pathways that continue well beyond the closing ceremony helping people grow, lead, and carry forward the skills they build here throughout their careers.

We’re coaching teams to operate under pressure, building capabilities they’ll use long after the flame is extinguished. And we’re helping leave behind a blueprint for how high-performing organizations can be built quickly, responsibly, and at scale.

This isn’t just about delivering a historic event. It’s about investing in people, careers, and community for the long term.