EX-99.1
Published on June 11, 2009
Exhibit 99.1
Media Contacts:
For Korn/Ferry: Andrew Nicolls, + 44 207 786 4881, andrewn@penrose.co.uk
For Korn/Ferry: Sue Matthews, + 44 207 786 4822, suem@penrose.co.uk
For Whitehead Mann: Richard Evans, + 44 207 630 1411, REvans@TheCommunicationGroup.co.uk
For Korn/Ferry: Andrew Nicolls, + 44 207 786 4881, andrewn@penrose.co.uk
For Korn/Ferry: Sue Matthews, + 44 207 786 4822, suem@penrose.co.uk
For Whitehead Mann: Richard Evans, + 44 207 630 1411, REvans@TheCommunicationGroup.co.uk
KORN/FERRY AGREES TO ACQUIRE WHITEHEAD MANN PARTNERSHIP
Combined Firm to Further Extend Korn/Ferrys European Presence and Depth of Offerings
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2009 Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of
talent management solutions, today announced that it has acquired London based Whitehead Mann, a
leading international talent management firm known for its CEO and board relationships and strong
roster of clients throughout Europe. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition, which creates the leading executive search firm in the United Kingdom and France,
brings together two firms with more than 80 years of operating and talent management experience.
The combination of Korn/Ferry and Whitehead Mann represents a marriage between two of the
industrys most preeminent executive search and leadership firms, said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of
Korn/Ferry International. The strategic alignment of our firms brings together a more
comprehensive, diversified organization that will deliver unmatched capabilities and further extend
our brand throughout the world.
Piers Marmion, CEO and co-managing partner of Whitehead Mann will join Korn/Ferry as chairman of
EMEA.
Whitehead Mann and Korn/Ferry are both leading brands closely aligned in practice areas, markets
and our overall strategic approach to working with clients, said Piers Marmion, Whitehead Mann
CEO. This merger will extend our collective capabilities, build on our shared strengths and
create more opportunities with clients who will benefit from our unparalleled, combined expertise.
About Whitehead Mann
Whitehead Manns client roster includes 90 of Europes top 200 companies, mostly in the FTSE 100
and Fortune 500 with an equal emphasis on the boards of high-growth, frequently private-equity,
sponsored businesses. Whitehead Mann has regional hubs in the Middle East, Europe and Asia and by
building deep integrated relationships with clients internationally, it also delivers searches in
Africa, India, Australia and North America.
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.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events (forward-looking
statements) are based on Korn/Ferrys current expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such statements. Actual results may differ materially from those currently
expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the control of
Korn/Ferry. The potential risks and uncertainties relate to the integration of Whitehead Manns
operations into Korn/Ferrys as well competition, exchange rates, the maintenance of client
relationships and global economic conditions and developments. For a detailed description of
additional risks and uncertainties that could affect Korn/Ferrys business, please refer to
Korn/Ferrys periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Korn/Ferry disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.