Los Angeles, Monday, August 29, 2016 - Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), the preeminent global people and organizational advisory firm, today announced that Steve Cornacchia has joined the firm as Senior Client Partner in the Global Life Sciences Practice based in Korn Ferry’s Washington D.C. office.

Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Mr. Cornacchia was Partner and Co-Lead of the Life Sciences Practice at another executive search firm, specializing in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and diagnostics market.

Mr. Cornacchia’s work spans pharmaceutical companies in the Fortune 100 as well as small public and private biotechnology businesses.

“With over a decade of experience, Steve has successfully demonstrated in depth expertise and knowledge in multiple sectors including industrial, technology and life sciences,” said Doug Charles, President, Americas, Korn Ferry. “He will be an excellent addition to our Global Life Sciences Practice.”

Mr. Cornacchia holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and American literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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