Korn Ferry announced the election of a new member to its Board of Directors, in addition to the appointment of a new Non-Executive Chair. Charles Harrington joins as a Board Director. Christina Gold, who has served on the firm's Board since 2014, and most recently as the Non-Executive Chair since 2019, retires from the Board.

Current Board member Jerry Leamon succeeds Ms. Gold as Non-Executive Chair as part of a planned succession. George Shaheen retires from the Board after more than 12 years of total service, including as Non-Executive Chair from 2012 to 2019. Harrington brings to Korn Ferry's Board extensive experience in strategy development and execution, transformation, operations, and technology development.

Over his nearly 40-year career at Parsons Corporation, Harrington held increasing roles of responsibility, including 13 years as CEO, 12 years as President, and two years as CFO, EVP, and Treasurer. He also has significant public company Board and advisory experience.