Horacio J. McCoy

President, Mexico; chairman, Latin America, Korn/Ferry International

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Company Info: Korn/Ferry International

Web site: www.kornferry.com

Address: P.O. Box 10-1215, Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000

Phone: (52-55) 5201-5416

E-mail: horacio.mccoy@kornferry.com

Advice: Leaders have to mobilize groups. That takes strong communications skills coupled with personal authenticity because

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: Outstanding and effective leadership skills with subordinates and peers; impeccable integrity and ethical standards; a global mindset; a team builder and developer of high-potential individuals.

Sector specialization: Consumer products, banking/financial services, advanced technology, life sciences

Job function specialization: CEOs, presidents, managing directors, board directors, finance/marketing VPs/directors

Geographical Focus: Mexico, Latin America

Companies I often recruit for: Confidential

Education: Univ. of Southern California, BBA (honors) 1961

Languages: English, Spanish

Employment history: Korn/Ferry, President, Mexico, and Chairman, Latin America, 1975 to present, including Hazzard & Assoc.

Other interests: Golf, Bible meditation

Professional/Membership Affiliations: Advisory Board, Marshall Business School, Univ. of Southern California in Los Angeles

Experience in executive search consulting: 32 years

High Profile Placement: Confidential

Other paths I might have pursued: CEO of a major consumer-products or financial-services enterprise

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: Focusing on the core segments of a business industry.