LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2015 – Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), the preeminent authority on leadership and talent, today announced that Laurie O’Shea has joined the firm as Co-Head Global Insurance Practice. She will be based in the Chicago office.

Prior to Korn Ferry, Ms. O’Shea worked at a global search firm, where she was Global Head of the Insurance Practice, as well as a member of the CEO & Board and Inclusion Practices.

“With twenty-five plus years of experience in search, Laurie’s broad depth of knowledge and experience in the global insurance market, combined with her track record of success in working closely with global organizations and leaders will be a welcome addition to our firm and our clients,” said Michael Franzino, President, Financial Services, Korn Ferry.

Ms. O’Shea is a former member of both the Chicago Finance Exchange and Illinois Venture Capital Association. She also serves on the board of One Million Degrees, a Chicago based not-for-profit focusing on education for low-income students and is a member of The Chicago Network.

Ms. O’Shea received her undergraduate degree from Beloit College and her master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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