Leadership & Organizational Transformation Expert; CEO at Korn Ferry; Author of "Lose the Resume, Land the Job"; Contributor to Forbes & CNBC

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Gary Burnison Biography

Gary Burnison is the chief executive officer of Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm. Burnison has held this position since joining Korn Ferry, where he previously served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Before joining Korn Ferry, Burnison held executive roles at Guidance Solutions, Jefferies & Company, and KPMG. He holds a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

During Burnison's tenure, Korn Ferry expanded into a global organizational consulting firm with nearly 17,000 colleagues. Korn Ferry works with clients to design organizational structures, define roles and responsibilities, support career advancement, and advise on workforce development, motivation, and rewards. The company reports revenues of $2.76 billion and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Burnison advises CEOs and executive teams on leadership and organizational transformation.

Burnison is the author of 11 books on leadership and career development, including the New York Times bestseller "Lose the Resume, Land the Job," as well as "Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve," "The Five Graces of Life and Leadership," "No Fear of Failure: Real Stories of How Leaders Deal with Risk and Change," and "Advance: The Ultimate How-To Guide For Your Career." His book "I Need a Job!" provides an action plan for navigating the evolving workplace. These publications address topics in leadership, talent management, and professional growth.

Burnison regularly writes about strategy, talent, and leadership, including his "Special Edition" messages for global leaders. He contributes to Forbes, CNBC, Bloomberg, FOX Business, and other international news outlets. As a keynote speaker and industry expert, Burnison addresses topics such as human resources, executive leadership, and leadership development. His experience in the C-suite, authorship, and media presence position Burnison as a recognized voice in leadership, talent strategy, and the future of work.

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