Rob Grandy to Head Asia Pacific
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Rob Grandy will relocate to Hong Kong to head up the Firm's Financial Services and Board Consulting business in Asia Pacific. He will assume responsibilities for the Regional Market Leader role previously held by David Hui, who will transition the role to Rob over the next three months. Mr. Grandy previously held the role of Global Managing Market Director which will now be filled by Mike Franzino in New York.
Before joining Korn/Ferry in 2005 to lead the Board Services practice in Canada, Mr. Grandy spent more than 25 years in the financial services industry. Much of this was spent at Merrill Lynch Canada, where he served as Chairman of Canadian Operations and Head of the Canadian Investment Banking group.
"The strength of our Financial Services team has never been stronger," said Chief Executive Officer Gary Burnison. "As we look ahead at the tremendous opportunities that exist in China, India and throughout Asia Pacific, positioning Rob in Hong Kong with his deep experience in both Financial and Board Services will be a catalyst to propel further growth for our business in this dynamic region."
Mr. Grandy holds an L.L.B. law degree from the University of Toronto and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. He is also a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International, with more than 80 offices in 39 countries, is a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to identify, deploy, develop, retain and reward their talent. For more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, visit http://www.kornferry.com.
