Michel Buffet Joins Korn Ferry as Senior Client Partner

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) today announced that Michel Buffet has joined the
firm as a senior client partner and global account lead. He specializes
in leadership development and is based in Korn Ferry’s New York City
office.

Mr. Buffet joins Korn Ferry from YSC Consulting, where he was head of
the Leadership Resilience practice in the Americas. Prior to that, Mr.
Buffet was a managing partner at Fisher Rock Consulting and a partner at
Oliver Wyman Delta, providing consulting services in organizational
development and talent management.

Previously, Mr. Buffet conducted independent consulting in
cross-cultural training and development at the Training Management
Corporation and at Prudential Intercultural Services. Over his 20-year
career, Mr. Buffet has advised organizations across a range of
industries including life sciences, financial and consulting services,
luxury goods, hospitality and entertainment.

“Michel is known for his expertise in leadership resilience, executive
assessment and onboarding and high potentials programs,” said Mark
Arian, CEO of Advisory, Korn Ferry. “He helps leaders identify and
unleash their potential, fueling career progression and personal growth.
We’re also very excited for him to drive our luxury goods subsector—he
will be a great addition to the team.”

Mr. Buffet holds a PhD in organizational psychology from Columbia
University and a doctorate in clinical human sciences from the
University of Paris.

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.

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