CTPartners Names Vice Chairman of Board Services

January 9, 2011 – CTPartners has added John J. Keller to its New York office as vice chairman for CEO and board services. Mr. Keller has broad experience in CEO, board and CFO recruiting. He serves public and privately held corporations — including those owned by private equity investors — and their boards of directors. Most of this work has centered on the technology, telecommunications and media sectors — industries in which he has maintained deep relationships for more than 25 years. Mr. Keller joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he focused on CEO, senior-level executive and board recruiting, as well as succession planning, and where he also served as a core member of the firm's financial officers center of expertise. Prior to Korn/Ferry, he spent nearly a dozen years as a global practice leader at Spencer Stuart. "As a highly respected search executive for many years, John has helped organizations find the right top talent to lead them through complex changes in economic conditions, market forces and regulatory requirements," said Keith Meyer, vice chairman, head of global CEO & board practice for CTPartners. "We are pleased to welcome John as a valued addition to our firm." CTPartners is a global executive search firm offering expertise in technology, media and telecom, financial services, life sciences, professional services, retail, industrial and board advisory services.