8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2015

KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	001-14505	95-2623879
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, California		90067
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 552-1834

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Effective April 30, 2015, RJ Heckman transitioned into a new role at Korn/Ferry International (the “Company”) as a fee earner in the position of Vice Chairman of the Company’s Leadership and Talent Consulting division (“LTC”). Mr. Heckman will be compensated in this role based on his performance in a manner that is materially consistent with other Company fee earners performing at a similar level. He is succeeded by Matthew Reilly, who led numerous operating divisions for organizations such as Accenture and GE, as Chief Executive Officer of LTC. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Reilly’s appointment as CEO of LTC is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated May 6, 2015.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL
	(Registrant)
Date: May 6, 2015
	/s/ Robert P. Rozek
	(Signature)
	Name:	Robert P. Rozek
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

MEDIA CONTACT

Dan Gugler

310-226-2645

Dan.Gugler@kornferry.com

MATT REILLY JOINS KORN FERRY AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF LEADERSHIP AND TALENT CONSULTING BUSINESS

- RJ Heckman to Assume Role of Vice Chairman,

Leadership and Talent Consulting -

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2015 – Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), the preeminent authority on leadership and talent, today announced that seasoned professional services executive, Matt Reilly has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer, Leadership and Talent Consulting. Mr. Reilly joins Korn Ferry having led numerous operating divisions for organizations such as Accenture and GE and held the Chief Executive role at the George Group, a global operations and strategy firm. He also led Accenture’s Management Consulting business in North America. Previously, he was a strategy consultant with A.T. Kearney.

As part of a planned succession, RJ Heckman, who has served as President of the business since 2013, will assume the role of Vice Chairman, LTC and continue to play a key role in developing Korn Ferry’s most significant global relationships.

“Matt brings a strong track record and proven expertise in growing complex professional services organizations to our firm, in addition to deep experience in M&A and successful integration of services businesses,” said Gary Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “Matt’s deep understanding of business strategy and first-hand perspective assisting clients in developing and implementing transformational initiatives provides a great launch pad for us.”

Burnison added, “I would also like to acknowledge and thank RJ for all he has done to evolve this important segment of our business. We look forward to his continued efforts to further transform Korn Ferry.”

Mr. Reilly earned an MBA from Emory University and a BA from the University of Arizona. Mr. Reilly spent four years in the United States Navy as an Engineering Division Officer and Department Head from 1991 to 1994.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is the preeminent authority on leadership and talent. For nearly half a century, clients have trusted us to recruit world-class leaders. Today, we are their partner in designing organizational strategy and developing their people to achieve unimaginable success. For more information, visit www.kornferry.com.

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