Korn Ferry Appoints Michael Hyter As Firm’s Chief Diversity Officer
June 11 2020 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that Michael Hyter has
been appointed as the firm’s Chief Diversity Officer. He will
report directly to Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison and join the senior
executive team.
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Michael Hyter, Chief Diversity Officer
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Hyter joined Korn Ferry in 2012 after the acquisition of Global
Novations, a leading Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) firm in
which he served as President and Managing Partner. Since this
acquisition Hyter has played an instrumental role in growing the
breadth of Korn Ferry’s D&I business.
“I’m thrilled Mike is assuming the role of Chief Diversity
Officer. He is the right person, at the right time to further our
embrace of diverse perspectives and backgrounds and drive
meaningful change within Korn Ferry and with clients,” said
Burnison.
Hyter’s appointment elevates Korn Ferry’s ongoing focus on and
commitment to D&I programs and initiatives, as he takes full
responsibility for D&I globally.
For over 25 years, Hyter has served as a trusted advisor to
senior leaders in a variety of industries. In addition to D&I
consulting, he has a wealth of experience in leadership development
and has worked closely with Fortune 1000 executives and boards to
help their organizations thrive through diverse talent. Most
recently, Hyter served as Managing Partner of the firm’s
Washington, D.C. office and leads Korn Ferry’s internal D&I
Council.
“I’m a true believer in the power of D&I and the impact it
can have on a company’s culture, values and growth,” said Hyter. “A
critical factor to any company’s success is having a diverse mix of
talent who can take on the challenges and opportunities they face
now and in the future.”
In the last week, Hyter joined with other Korn Ferry leaders and
colleagues to launch, host and participate in a series of video
townhalls, webinars and conversations with clients and Korn Ferry
colleagues to address racial equality in the corporate world.
A successful author, Hyter's most recent publication is The
Power of Choice: Embracing Efficacy to Drive Your Career. He is
also co-author of The Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and
Productivity of Your Workforce, published by Wiley. He has
published extensive articles in publications including the Handbook
of Business Strategy, Director's Monthly, Profiles in Diversity
Journal, and Inc.
Hyter is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and
is the former Chair of the ELC Foundation. He also a member of the
Economic Club of Washington, D.C. He was recognized by Savoy
Magazine in 2016 and 2018 as one of the most influential blacks in
Corporate America.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work
with clients to design their organizational structures, roles and
responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise
them on how to reward, develop and motivate their workforce. And,
we help professionals navigate and advance their careers.
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