Korn/Ferry International Increases Strength in Finland

HELSINKI, February 11 - Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent
management solutions, today announced that it has established an alliance
relationship with Airola & Luokkamaki Oy, a Finnish leadership recruitment
and talent management firm. Airola & Luokkamaki will be responsible for
extending Korn/Ferry's executive search and other talent management services
in Finland.

Korn /Ferry International, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia
Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a premier global provider of
talent management solutions celebrating 40 years in business. Founded in
2003, Airola & Luokkamaki is widely recognized for its deep relationships
with Finnish corporations and expertise in executive search and other
leadership consulting services.

"We are pleased to announce an alliance with Airola & Luokkamaki which
will provide our valued Finnish clients with deep local expertise and
unsurpassed excellence in talent management solutions. This relationship
significantly enhances our positioning in the very dynamic Finnish and the
Nordic market and provides our firm with increased opportunity to expand our
services to clients in the region," says Mr. Bernard Zen-Ruffinen, President
EMEA of Korn/Ferry International.

"The combination of Korn/Ferry's unparalleled global network, broad-based
capabilities and deep intellectual property, along with our expertise and
deep client relationships in Finland is exciting," said Mr. Vesa Airola,
Partner of Airola & Luokkamaki Oy. "Working together will allow us to serve
the executive search and other talent management needs of our Finnish clients
locally, regionally and globally."

About Airola & Luokkamaki

Since its founding in 2003, Airola & Luokkamaki has grown into a highly
respected management consulting firm in Finland that provides talent
management services to clients. The firm's services include executive search,
board search, management audit and board evaluation. Visit
www.airolaluokkamaki.fi for more information of Airola & Luokkamaki.

About Korn/Ferry International

Korn /Ferry International, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia
Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a premier global provider of
talent management solutions celebrating 40 years in business. Based in Los
Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to
attract, develop, retain and sustain their talent. Visit www.kornferry.com
for more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, and
www.kornferryinstitute.com for thought leadership, intellectual property and
research.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events
("forward-looking statements") are based on Korn/Ferry's current
expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
statements. Actual results may differ materially from those currently
expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties that are
beyond the control of Korn/Ferry. The potential risks and uncertainties
relate to the integration of Whitehead Mann's operations into Korn/Ferry's as
well competition, exchange rates, the maintenance of client relationships and
global economic conditions and developments. For a detailed description of
additional risks and uncertainties that could affect Korn/Ferry's business,
please refer to Korn/Ferry's periodic filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Korn/Ferry disclaims any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

Juerg-Herbert Baertschi of Korn/Ferry International, +44-20-7024-9061, ext 2061, jhb at kornfery.com