Akiba Smith-Francis Joins Korn Ferry as Senior Client Partner
New York, 7 September 2023, - Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that Akiba Smith-Francis has joined the firm as a senior client partner in the Consulting business. She will be based in the firm’s New York office.
Prior to Korn Ferry Smith-Francis worked for a business consulting and services firm where she worked in the consumer, sustainability, public, and social sector practices. Smith-Francis brings a wealth of experience in executive placement and leadership development, providing support to clients in executive, board, and leadership advisory searches.
“Akiba brings a combination of assessment and leadership development expertise with outstanding client centricity, to Korn Ferry,” said Patrick Whiston, Consumer Advisory Leader, Korn Ferry. “She has a unique ability to foster deep client relationships and help organizations drive behavior change and performance. We are thrilled to welcome Akiba to the firm.”
Smith-Francis holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Master of Public Administration from John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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