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Korn Ferry has elected Pete Shimer, the former Chief Operating Officer of Deloitte U.S., to its Board of Directors. He has also been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. This addition strengthens the board's expertise in consulting, operations, finance, and strategic governance within the professional services and talent consulting sector.
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Korn Ferry, a leading global organizational consulting firm specializing in talent strategy, executive search, and professional development, continues to bolster its governance with experienced leaders from the professional services industry.
Pete Shimer's career at Deloitte spanned senior roles that honed his skills in bridging strategy and operations. As COO of Deloitte U.S., he oversaw Finance & Administration, Information Technology, and Corporate Development, delivering strong operational performance. He also acted as Interim Chief Executive Officer, providing executive oversight during transitions.
In earlier positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Lead Client Service Partner, Shimer managed evaluations of large-scale investments in acquisitions, joint ventures, technology, and innovation. His work supported strategic growth for major clients across industries.
The addition of Shimer aligns with Korn Ferry's focus on talent optimization and business transformation in technology-driven and service-oriented sectors. His background in professional services governance and scaling investments adds depth to board discussions on audit, risk, and corporate governance.
Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry, stated: “We are excited to have Pete join our Board of Directors. His strong consulting experience, combined with his broad operational expertise, financial acumen and experience driving strategic investments at scale, will be a strong complement to our Board.”
Jerry Leamon, Non-Executive Chair of Korn Ferry’s Board of Directors, added: “We welcome Pete, who brings significant professional services, governance and executive leadership experience to our Board. His track record of aligning strategy and operations within a complex global organization will further enhance the breadth and depth of our Board’s capabilities.”
This move reflects Korn Ferry's commitment to robust leadership as it supports organizations in SaaS, IT, and broader technology ecosystems through talent and advisory services.
Shimer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Washington. He serves in leadership roles including Executive Committee Chair of the Cancer Artificial Intelligence Alliance, Board Director at Alaska Air Group (Audit and Safety Committees), Board Director at Synopsys (Audit Committee), Executive Committee Board member and Vice Chair at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Board Member at the University of Washington Foster School of Business.
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