Korn/Ferry International Appoints Robert Grandy as Global Market Managing Director, Financial Markets

LOS ANGELES, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Korn/Ferry International , the premier global provider of executive search, outsourced recruiting and leadership development solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert Grandy to Global Market Managing Director of the firm's Financial Markets. In his new role, Mr. Grandy will lead the Financial Markets for Korn/Ferry's global network of more than 70 offices. Chairman and CEO Paul Reilly had served as the interim head.

Mr. Grandy joined Korn/Ferry in 2005 to lead the Board Services practice in Canada, bringing more than 25 years of financial services industry experience to the firm. Before joining Korn/Ferry, he spent 13 years at Merrill Lynch in a number of roles including Chairman of Merrill Lynch Canada, head of the Canadian Investment Banking Group and Chairman of the Corporate and Institutional Client Group for Canada.

"With more than 75 dedicated partners worldwide, our Financial Markets have experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years, up 23% in FY06 alone," said Reilly. "With Rob's extensive industry background, deep understanding of the firm's strategy and resolute focus on partnership, we can take this business to the next level and reinforce our commitment to unsurpassed service in the industry."

Mr. Grandy holds an L.L.B. degree from the University of Toronto and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

About Korn/Ferry International

Korn/Ferry International, with more than 70 offices in 40 countries, is the premier global provider of executive search, outsourced recruiting and leadership development solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm partners with clients worldwide to deliver unparalleled senior-level search, management assessment, coaching and development, and recruitment outsourcing services through its Futurestep subsidiary. For more information, visit the Korn/Ferry International Web site at http://www.kornferry.com/ or the Futurestep Web site at http://www.futurestep.com/.