Paul C. Reilly

Chairman, Korn/Ferry International

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Company Info: Korn/Ferry International

Web site: www.kornferry.com

Address: 1900 Ave. of the Stars, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, Calif. 90067

Phone: 310-552-1834

Advice: It is not enough to be good at what you do. Great leaders gain the trust and confidence of their peers and subordinates as well as their bosses. Take time to listen, understand, and help others.

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: Ethics, teamwork, and experience. It is all about forming teams and enabling others.

Sector specialization: Financial services, real estate

Job function specialization: Boards, CEOs

Geographical Focus: Global

Companies I often recruit for: Confidential

Favorite historical figure: NR

Education: Univ. of Notre Dame, BS, Preprofessional Studies, MBA

Languages: English

Employment history: Korn/Ferry, Chairman, 2007 to present, and Chairman and CEO, 2001-07; KPMG, CEO, 1998-2001; KPMG, Vice-Chairman, Financial Services, 1995-98

Other interests: Tennis

Professional/Membership Affiliations: Raymond James International Board of Directors; Board/Operating Committee, National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management; Students in Free Enterprise

Experience in executive search consulting: 6 years

High Profile Placement: Commissioner, NFL, 2006

Other paths I might have pursued: Have always been in consulting. Before search and in search.

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: The world is becoming more global by the minute. Candidates can be found anywhere in the world, and companies operate everywhere. Leaders will have to navigate cultures, local customs, and customers and bring diverse teams together to be successful.