Korn Ferry Recognized as a Global Leader in Everest Group's 2026 RPO PEAK Matrix® Assessment

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that it has been named a Global Leader in Everest Group's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026, with recognition across the U.S., UK, and India assessments. The results reflect the firm's strength in key markets worldwide and its continued investment in workforce solutions, consulting expertise, and technology.

The report recognizes Korn Ferry for its industry-leading approach to workforce solutions, specifically client strategy, global delivery capabilities, and continued investment in technology. Among these investments is Korn Ferry Nimble Recruit, a Talent Suite-enabled recruitment platform that helps organizations attract, engage, and hire talent through AI-powered workflows and analytics. The assessment also highlights the firm's ability to integrate recruitment process outsourcing with broader organizational, workforce, leadership, and talent advisory services.

“We’re pleased to be recognized by Everest Group for our continued leadership in RPO,” said Jeanne MacDonald, CEO of Recruitment Process Outsourcing at Korn Ferry. “As organizations navigate hiring volatility, skills disruption and AI-driven change, Korn Ferry is helping clients connect recruiting with broader workforce strategy to make smarter talent decisions and build more agile workforces.”

“Apart from a global delivery footprint and deep expertise in hiring for a wide range of roles across key industries, Korn Ferry also offers a strong consulting-integrated RPO solution,” said Sailesh Hota, Vice President, Everest Group. “Its investments in Flexible Recruitment Services, Korn Ferry Nimble Recruit, advanced analytics and market intelligence, and skills advisory capabilities have helped it create an impactful value proposition for its core buyers. This has helped Korn Ferry retain its position as a Leader in Everest Group's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Global.”

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 7,000 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.

As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.