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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Korn/Ferry International (KFY)

Korn Ferry says CEO of Consulting Mark Arian has died; Lesley Uren named successor

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Korn Ferry disclosed that Mark Arian, its Chief Executive Officer, Consulting, died on February 6, 2025. The company named Lesley Uren, previously President of Consulting in EMEA for three years, to take over the role effective February 6, 2025. The change affects a leadership role in one of the company's business lines, and the filing does not discuss any financial impact.

Key points

  • Mark Arian, CEO, Consulting, passed away on February 6, 2025
  • Lesley Uren appointed CEO, Consulting, effective February 6, 2025
  • Uren previously served as President of Consulting in EMEA for the past three years
  • Filing states the company expects a seamless transition; no financial figures disclosed

The filing

CompanyKorn/Ferry International (KFY)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 6, 2025, 5:00 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-021853

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:01 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on February 06, 2025.

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