Russell Reynolds Associates Launches Seoul Office

pan>)--Responding to an increased need for senior executive talent in the
Korean market, global executive search and assessment firm Russell
Reynolds Associates today announced the opening of the firms Seoul
office, in the Mirae Asset Center in Jung-gu. It is Russell Reynolds
Associates first office in Korea and the firms 41st office
across the globe.
“The strength with which the Korean economy has rebounded, its
far-sighted outreach to emerging markets and the commitment of Korean
businesses to building high-performing leadership teams is impressive”
The strength with which the Korean economy has rebounded, its
far-sighted outreach to emerging markets and the commitment of Korean
businesses to building high-performing leadership teams is impressive,
said Clarke Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Russell Reynolds
Associates. As Korea has established itself as a significant economic
power, it has become an increasingly important market for multinationals
as well.
The Seoul office will be led by Inhye Kim, who specializes in pan-Asian
recruiting assignments for major global corporations. Our new Seoul
office will allow us to more deeply partner with Korean companies and
with the multinational firms with operations here, so that we can
provide both with the experienced, global leaders they need, said Ms.
Kim.
Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Ms. Kim spent nine years
with two other leading executive search and assessment firms, most
recently as a partner managing her firms Korean operations and
conducting technology searches from its Singapore office. Ms. Kim holds
an undergraduate degree from Yonsei University in Seoul, an M.B.A. from
Harvard University and an M.S. in information systems management from
Boston University.
Located in the historic city center that is home to the Korean
headquarters of a wide range of multinational corporations, the Seoul
office will service clients across several key sectors, including
industrial, financial services, healthcare, consumer and technology.
About Russell Reynolds Associates
Leadership, Succession and Search. Russell Reynolds Associates is
the global leader in assessment, recruitment and succession planning for
Chief Executive Officers, boards of directors, and key roles within the
C suite. With more than 300 consultants in 41 offices around the globe,
we help clients across a range of industries build boards and executive
teams that can capitalize on the digital transformation, globalization,
and other trends that are reshaping the business environment and
redefining successful leadership. www.russellreynolds.com.
Follow us on Twitter: @RRAonLeadership.

Information Source: Business Wire