Korn Ferry Recognized for Excellence across Regions by Everest Group’s RPO Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that it has been recognized for excellence across multiple regions by Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment. The firm earned the highest designation in Asia Pacific, while also honored as a “Leader” and “Star Performer” in North America and a “Leader” in Europe.

Everest Group cites Korn Ferry’s excellent track record of execution, deep local presence, and regional reach in Asia Pacific, where the firm has been recognized as the highest designated Leader. The report also highlights the firm’s ability in APAC to flex between domestic and cross-border hiring, combined with market-specific expertise and AI-enabled recruiting workflows, enabling clients to scale quickly and hire with precision across Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, Greater China, and India.

In addition to receiving top honors in Asia Pacific, Korn Ferry was named a “Leader” and “Star Performer” in North America and a “Leader” in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Korn Ferry was recognized in these regions for its strong regional presence and deep consulting expertise, as well as the advanced capabilities of its proprietary AI platform, Korn Ferry Nimble Recruit. In North America, specifically, the firm was spotlighted for the expansion of its RPO practice in healthcare and business transformation. Across EMEA, Korn Ferry is known for delivering high-impact solutions through an integrated operating model that supports clients through growth and change.

"We’re honored to be recognized by Everest Group for our continued leadership in RPO—reflecting the trust our clients place in us to drive meaningful impact throughout their talent journey,” said Jeanne MacDonald, CEO of Recruitment Process Outsourcing at Korn Ferry. “In a constantly evolving market, our clients rely on us for clarity, agility, and results. We respond to those needs with our consulting expertise in building resilient, future-ready workforces, as well as our AI-powered Korn Ferry Nimble Recruit platform that enables smarter, faster talent decisions.”

For the RPO Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment, Everest Group analyzed the performance of more than 50 service providers, assessing the providers’ RPO capabilities across market adoption, portfolio mix, value delivered, scope of services offered, innovation and investments, delivery footprint, and vision and strategy. The assessment also considers third-party RPO deals as well as approximately 6,700 multi-process RPO deals. The report divides RPO providers into three main categories: Leaders, Major Contenders and Aspirants.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.