Jane Marcus Joins Korn/Ferry as Senior Client Partner

LOS ANGELES, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Jane Marcus has joined the Firm as a Senior Client Partner and a leader in the North American Asset Management Practice.  She will be based out of Korn/Ferry's New York office, while working with clients throughout North America. 

Ms. Marcus joins Korn/Ferry after more than 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where she worked extensively with executives at many of the leading investment and wealth management firms throughout North America.  Throughout her more than 20 years in the executive recruiting business, Ms. Marcus has led several C-suite and senior level engagements for clients across the financial services spectrum – from institutional asset management firms, insurance companies and mutual funds to endowments, foundations, private banking firms and family offices.

"Jane is a world-class asset management search professional, who has carved out a strong reputation at the highest levels of top organizations in the financial services industry," said Michael Franzino, global market managing director of financial services for Korn/Ferry International.  "She brings to Korn/Ferry a passion for her craft and deep talent management experience that are a tremendous fit for our global asset management practice."

In addition to her recruiting activities, Ms. Marcus is a regularly featured speaker and author on human capital trends in the asset management industry.  She also serves on the Board of Trustees of Stephens College.

Ms. Marcus holds a master's of management degree with distinction from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management of Northwestern University.  She also holds a bachelor's of arts and a bachelor's of fine arts degree from Stephens College.

About Korn/Ferry International

Korn/Ferry International, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to attract, develop, retain and sustain their talent. Visit www.kornferry.com for more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, and www.kornferryinstitute.com for thought leadership, intellectual property and research.

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