MEDIA RELEASE PR40337
Daniel Cheng to Lead Korn/Ferry's Global Technology Market in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG, July 8 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today
announced the addition of Daniel Cheng to the Firm as Senior Client Partner and Regional Market Leader,
Global Technology in Asia Pacific.
Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Cheng has nearly two decades of global experience
in the search profession, with a strong focus on the Greater China and
Southeast Asia regions. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with
C-suite executives while leading engagements for multinational corporations
and Asian conglomerates. His specialty areas cover industry segments ranging
from telecommunications, semiconductors and information technology to
professional services, hardware and software products.
Mr. Cheng joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles where he spent the
last 10 years in various senior roles including Managing Partner, Singapore
and Senior Partner in Asia for the Technology practice. He also helped
develop the company's Emerging Markets practice in Asia Pacific and led the
development of the higher education sector in Asia.
"I am delighted that Daniel is bringing to Korn/Ferry an impeccable
record of success and depth of experience while working with some of the most
well-regarded global organizations," said Charles Tseng, president of
Korn/Ferry Asia Pacific. "His wealth of knowledge and deep relationships in
the industry will be a strong asset to Korn/Ferry as we further extend the
depth and breadth of our capabilities to clients throughout the region."
Mr. Cheng previously led the Asia Pacific Technology practices of two
other executive search firms prior to Heidrick & Struggles. His earlier
career was with a number of well-known technology companies, including Gilman
Business Systems and Mentor Graphics Corporation where he was General Manager
for Hong Kong and Mainland China. He also worked with Computervision Corporation in North Asia, including
in Tokyo and Taiwan, holding leadership roles in the semiconductor divisions as well as in country manager
roles in various key Asian markets.
He was born in Hong Kong, and is a graduate of McMaster University in
Canada.
About Korn/Ferry International Asia Pacific
Korn/Ferry International, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia
Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a premier global provider of
talent management solutions. Korn/Ferry was the first major global executive
search firm to operate in Asia Pacific when it opened its doors in Tokyo in
1973 and today has 19 offices in key business centers throughout the region,
including: Auckland, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Guangzhou, Hong
Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Mumbai, New Delhi, Seoul, Shanghai,
Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo and Wellington. Based in Los Angeles, the
Firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to attract, develop,
information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, and
research.
SOURCE: Korn/Ferry International
CONTACT: Carol Lo of Korn/Ferry International,
+65-6231-6219,
carol.lo@kornferry.com
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