Korn Ferry Expands Global Consumer Practice

October 25, 2010 – Korn/Ferry International has announced the addition of Juan Luis Betancourt as client partner in the firm’s global consumer practice. Mr. Betancourt joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles in New York. Throughout his career, he has work with some of the top blue-chip retail, consumer packaged goods and high-technology companies in the world. Mr. Betancourt also has international retail experience, having worked in Brazil, Dubai, France, Germany, Puerto Rico and in the U.S. with organizations including Procter & Gamble and Puma. “Juan brings to Korn/Ferry hands-on, senior-level experience and strong operational and talent management credentials while working with many top retail and consumer goods company throughout his career,” said Tierney Remick, global market managing director, consumer. “His deep knowledge of key trends and issues driving today’s consumer market, and strong international experience, are a solid combination that will serve our clients well.” Korn/Ferry International, 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.