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Korn Ferry Ranked as Canada’s Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine


Korn Ferry Ranked as Canada’s Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 24, 2026

Korn Ferry has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as Canada's best executive recruiter. The firm was also honored as a leading professional search firm in Canada, based on a survey of more than 15,000 participants composed of recruiters, HR managers, hiring managers, and recent job candidates in Canada.

Quick Intel

  • Korn Ferry ranked Canada's best executive recruiter by Forbes and Statista.

  • The ranking is based on validated recommendations from 15,000+ survey participants, excluding self-recommendations.

  • Executive recruiting ranking focuses on placing candidates in executive-level positions such as CEOs, CFOs, and other senior leaders.

  • Professional recruiting ranking evaluates firms placing candidates in permanent positions outside executive roles.

  • Korn Ferry was also ranked No. 1 in the Americas by Forbes and Statista earlier this year, achieving this in nine of the last 10 years.

  • Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm helping clients identify talent, align leadership and strategy, and build enduring cultures.

Korn Ferry Ranked as Canada’s Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine

Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as Canada's best executive recruiter. The firm was also honored as a leading professional search firm in Canada.

Executive Perspective

"Organizations need more than executives who simply adapt to change—they need leaders who create the conditions for people and organizations to thrive," said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry. "We're pleased to be recognized by Forbes as Canada's best executive recruiter and a leading professional search firm. This recognition reflects our commitment as a global organizational consulting firm to help clients identify exceptional talent, align leadership and strategy, and build the cultures and capabilities that drive enduring performance."

Methodology and Ranking Categories

As featured in Forbes, the magazine partnered with Statista to survey more than 15,000 participants—composed of recruiters, HR managers, hiring managers and recent job candidates in Canada.

The executive recruiting ranking recognizes firms that place qualified candidates in executive-level positions, such as CEOs, CFOs, and other senior leaders. The professional recruiting ranking evaluates firms that place qualified candidates in permanent positions outside of executive-level roles. Rankings are based primarily on validated recommendations from survey participants, with self-recommendations excluded.

Additional Recognition

In addition to being recognized in Canada, Korn Ferry was ranked No. 1 in the Americas earlier this year by Forbes and Statista—a top ranking achieved by the company in nine of the last 10 years.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

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