Chris Yoo
Senior Associate at Korn Ferry
- Role
- Senior Associate at Korn Ferry
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Yoo
Chris is a Senior Associate at Korn Ferry, where he leads execution and research for fully retained searches across the Nonprofit/Higher Education and Aerospace & Defense practices. He partners closely with clients to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent to drive organizational success. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Chris served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. In this role, he developed strong leadership, operational, and decision-making capabilities while leading teams in complex and dynamic environments.
Experience
Senior Associate
Apr 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Senior Associate at Korn Ferry, responsible for the execution and research of fully retained executive searches across Industrial Markets in North America, with functional specialization in Nonprofit & Higher Education and Aerospace & Defense. Lead end-to-end search execution, including development of tailored search strategies, market mapping, candidate sourcing, and rigorous assessment of executive talent. Partner with clients throughout the search lifecycle, delivering candidate presentations, market insights, and facilitating seamless client–candidate engagement. Consistently manage a high-volume portfolio of 12+ concurrent searches while upholding exceptional standards of quality, precision, and client delivery across all engagements. Collaborate with senior leaders and Fortune 500 executives in business development efforts, contributing to relationship building and new search opportunities. Selected to represent Korn Ferry as a mentor through the UNCF Lighted Pathways program, supporting students in career readiness and professional development.
Education
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
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