Kathy Vrabeck Joins Korn Ferry as Senior Client Partner

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), the preeminent global people and organizational advisory firm, today announced that Kathy Vrabeck has joined the firm as Senior Client Partner in the Consumer Markets, while also working closely with technology clients. She will be based in Korn Ferry’s Los Angeles office.

Ms. Vrabeck joins Korn Ferry from a global executive search firm, where she served both global and domestic clients in the Consumer Digital, Media & Entertainment, and Technology sectors.

Prior to search, Ms. Vrabeck spent over two decades with leading interactive entertainment and consumer package goods companies. In her leadership roles with major videogame publishers, she oversaw efforts in one of the fastest growing market segments: mobile, online, social networking, and e-commerce.

Her early career includes marketing, sales, and finance positions with ConAgra, The Pillsbury Company, Quaker Oats, and Eli Lilly & Company.

“Kathy brings to Korn Ferry a deep understanding of the digital consumer and digital business landscape. Throughout her career in industry and in search, she has developed strong relationships, successfully developing strong leadership talent and partnering with organizations in recruiting board directors, CEOs, and C-suite executives,” said Doug Charles, President, Americas, Korn Ferry.

Ms. Vrabeck graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors from DePauw University with a B.A. in French and economics. She earned her M.B.A. from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Ms. Vrabeck currently serves on the DePauw University Board of Trustees and the GameStop (NYSE: GME) Board of Directors.

About Korn Ferry

For nearly half a century, clients have trusted Korn Ferry to recruit world class leaders. Today, we are the preeminent global people and organizational advisory firm. Through our best-in-class practitioners and devotion to innovation and science, we are committed to making a powerful impact on people, organizations and society as a whole and producing positive outcomes for our clients and shareholders. The firm currently operates in 78 offices in 37 countries and has approximately 3,900 colleagues. Our knowledge and passion for people has made us the global leader in the business that enables business – the people business. We are ready to help our clients shape their future. For more information please visit www.kornferry.com.

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