Christopher Seitz Joins Korn Ferry as Senior Client Partner

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Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) has appointed Christopher Seitz as senior client partner in its Global Financial Services practice, focusing on asset and wealth management from the Boston office. Seitz, with over 20 years of executive search experience, previously founded Seitz Partners. His expertise covers front office and functional roles across investment management, consulting firms, and insurance companies. Chad Astmann, Korn Ferry’s global co-head of Asset Management, expressed optimism about Seitz's contributions, emphasizing the firm’s extensive expertise and offerings.

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• Appointment of Christopher Seitz as senior client partner could enhance Korn Ferry's capabilities in asset and wealth management.
• Seitz's extensive experience in the financial services sector may attract new clients and strengthen existing relationships.

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Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced Christopher Seitz has joined the firm as senior client partner in the Global Financial Services practice, focused on asset and wealth management. He is based in the firm’s Boston office.

Seitz brings more than 20 years of executive search experience and joins Korn Ferry from Seitz Partners where he was the founder and managing partner. His portfolio of asset and wealth management search and advisory work spans front office and functional roles, and he is a recognized expert in both institutional and intermediary distribution. His clients have included investment management firms, investment consulting firms, insurance companies, wealth managers, and institutional investors.

Prior to founding Seitz Partners, Seitz was a principal in the Asset Management practice of a global search firm. Earlier in his career, he held consulting roles within multiple global organizational consulting firms.

“We are very pleased to welcome Chris to the team,” said Chad Astmann, global co-head of Korn Ferry’s Asset Management practice. “His depth of experience helping asset managers achieve their goals through organizational consulting solutions will only be amplified through Korn Ferry’s bread and depth of expertise, offerings and intellectual property.”

Seitz holds a bachelor’s degree in history and economics from Hobart College and an MBA in competitive and organizational strategy from the University of Rochester.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers.

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FAQ

Who is Christopher Seitz and what is his role at Korn Ferry?

Christopher Seitz has joined Korn Ferry as a senior client partner in the Global Financial Services practice, focusing on asset and wealth management.

What experience does Christopher Seitz bring to Korn Ferry?

Seitz brings over 20 years of executive search experience and has founded Seitz Partners, specializing in asset and wealth management.

Where is Christopher Seitz based?

Seitz is based in Korn Ferry's Boston office.

How might Christopher Seitz's appointment impact Korn Ferry's business?

His appointment could enhance Korn Ferry's capabilities and attract new clients in the asset and wealth management sector.

What is Korn Ferry's focus area in the financial services sector?

Korn Ferry focuses on providing organizational consulting solutions, particularly in asset and wealth management.