Peter Wessel Joins Korn Ferry as Senior Client Partner in Houston

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) today announced that Peter Wessel has joined the firm as a senior client partner in the Global Financial Services practice. He will be based in Houston.

Mr. Wessel specializes in senior-level searches in investment and corporate banking, private equity, professional services and energy. He also provides assessment and development advisory services. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Mr. Wessel was the president and co-founder of an executive search firm specializing in the financial services and energy sectors.

Previously, Mr. Wessel performed consulting and advisory services for companies in the agribusiness, technology, and oil and gas industries. He began his career at Merrill Lynch, where he worked in investment banking and equity research.

“Peter is an internationally-known leader and a trusted advisor in the field. He has a proven track record of identifying exceptional talent and a reputation for developing lasting client partnerships,” said Michael Franzino, President of the Global Financial market at Korn Ferry. “We look forward to his undoubtable impact on our clients and our firm.”

Mr. Wessel earned an undergraduate degree in business administration and economics from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and an MBA, specializing in finance, from Simon Fraser University.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Visit kornferry.com for more information.

Korn Ferry
Liz Allison
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liz.allison@kornferry.com

Source: Korn Ferry

Released October 10, 2018