John Davitt Joins Korn Ferry Global Supply Chain Sector

March 31, 2015 – John Davitt has joined Korn Ferry as a member of the firm’s global supply chain center of expertise. Mr. Davitt will be based out of Korn Ferry’s New York office. Mr. Davitt brings to Korn Ferry more than 20 years of executive search experience and he is a recognized expert and leading consultant in procurement, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management across a spectrum of industries, including life sciences, consumer, retail, technology and industrial. In addition to his supply chain focus, throughout his career Mr. Davitt has managed relationships with large multinational clients and private equity backed businesses, working closely with C-suite executives and senior leaders. He comes to Korn Ferry from CTPartners where he spent over six years leading the firm’s industrial practice in North America, as well as its global supply chain functional practice. Prior to this, Mr. Davitt spent 13 years with Korn Ferry where he completed over 150 searches in the procurement, logistics, and integrated supply chain space. “John brings impeccable supply chain experience and strong relationships at the most senior levels of global organizations. His deep understanding of the talent issues impacting this evolving industry, combined with his reputation for dedicated client service and unmatched quality search execution, will be a tremendous addition,” said Doug Charles, president, Americas, Korn Ferry. Korn Ferry, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a global provider of talent management solutions.