London, Oct 21, 2021, ­— Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that Andy Smith has joined the firm as a senior client partner in the firm’s global Investment Management practice. He is based in the London office.

With more than 20 years of investment management experience, Smith joins Korn Ferry from an executive search firm where he led the global asset management practice. His expertise covers leading cross-border client relationships and conducting senior level executive search and assessment projects for board directors, CEOs as well as senior leaders in regional, divisional and functional roles. Smith has served a diverse group of clients across the industry including investment management companies, large insurers, international pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and wealth management firms.

“Andy’s deep industry knowledge and experience will bring tremendous value to Korn Ferry’s clients in a period of significant change,” said Pascal Smith, Co-Head, Global Investment Management, Korn Ferry. “As the investment management industry grows in scale and complexity, successful businesses are stepping up to a new set of leadership challenges, including inclusive leadership, digital transformation, sustainability and the mainstreaming of alternative investments. Andy’s expertise will really complement and reinforce our team and we’re delighted to have him on board.”

Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in modern history from the University of Oxford.

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