SINGAPORE, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Korn/Ferry
International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent
management solutions, has welcomed Casey Kelly to its industrial
and supply chain practices. To be based in the Firm's Singapore
office, Mr. Kelly specializes in international C-Suite and Board
searches in the Industrial Markets and will advise Korn/Ferry's
clients on developing their talent and organizations, and
recruiting executives for critical positions.
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Mr. Kelly has over twenty years of global executive and line
management experience with ABB, SmithKline Beecham and Cathay
Pacific Airways. As a global business leader with strong end-to-end
value chain know-how, Mr. Kelly further deployed his capabilities
in operational excellence consulting. For over seven years he
advised on start-ups, turnarounds and restructurings for private
equity, sovereign funds, and multinational clients. He also led
large cross-functional teams in driving supply chain management
transformation projects covering supply chain planning,
procurement, customer service, contract manufacturing, and
transportation and logistics.
Mr. Kelly uses his insider experience in managing supply chains,
procurement, operations and industrial divisions valued between
US$500 million to US$22 billion to assist clients in identifying
the senior talent they need. He has been involved with industrial
markets in Asia Pacific, Russia/CIS, EMEA and the Americas since
1985 and has built extensive networks around the world.
Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, Mr. Kelly was a Partner at Heidrick
& Struggles, and the regional leader of their Supply Chain
& Operations and Transportation & Logistics practices in
Asia Pacific.
"Casey is recognized as a global transformational change leader and
has helped numerous companies to realign their operations and
resources. His global experience, his passion for people and
excellence are a perfect match for Korn/Ferry's further expansion
across Asia Pacific," said Peter Everaert, Korn/Ferry's Managing
Director for the global industrial markets in APAC.
Mr. Kelly received his bachelor's degree in international
relations/economics and management from Beloit College, Wisconsin
and completed graduate studies in economic development planning at
Uppsala University, Sweden. He is fluent in a number of languages
including conversational Chinese Mandarin.
About Korn/Ferry International Asia Pacific
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. Korn/Ferry, based
in Los Angeles, was the first major global executive search firm to
operate in Asia Pacific when it opened its doors in Tokyo in 1973.
Today it has eighteen offices in key business centers throughout
the region. Korn/Ferry delivers an array of solutions that help
clients to attract, engage, develop, and retain their talent.
Visit www.kornferry.com for more information on the Korn/Ferry
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SOURCE﹛Korn/Ferry International