10 Korn Ferry IT leaders
Michael LoRusso, SVP, Chief Information Officer, heads this list of Korn Ferry IT leaders, whose current titles include vice presidents of enterprise systems, database systems, security and global voice and data networks. A reader can learn how IT leaders work at Korn Ferry from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Brent Lawson
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Global Voice & Data Networks · Korn Ferry
Brent Lawson has been Vice President Global Voice & Data Networks at Korn Ferry since June 2017, based in Malahide, Ireland. At Korn Ferry, Brent Lawson was also Director Global Voice & Data Networks (2016 to 2017), EMEA IT Infrastructure Manager (2008 to 2016) and Network Manager (UK, Ireland, Israel & South Africa) (2004 to 2008).
Brian Monks
LinkedInExperience: SR VICE PRESIDENT, IT ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS · Korn Ferry
Brian Monks has been SR Vice President, IT Enterprise Applications at Korn Ferry since May 2022, and the profile headline reads Sr. Vice President, IT. Brian Monks was Vice President, IT Enterprise Applications at Korn Ferry (2015 to 2022), Vice President & CIO at Rentech (2014 to 2015) and Vice President & CIO, Facilities Maintenance Division at HD Supply (2007 to 2014).
Dan Demeter
LinkedInExperience: Former Former Chief Information Officer · Korn Ferry
Dan Demeter is a former Chief Information Officer at Korn Ferry (April 1996 to March 2012), based in Los Angeles, and the About section gives the title as Chief Information Officer at Korn/Ferry International. The profile also lists Chief Architect - Consumer Bank at Citi from 1980 to 1996.
Dipesh Kothari
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Enterprise Systems · Korn Ferry
Dipesh Kothari has been Vice President, Enterprise Systems at Korn Ferry since September 2018, based in Los Angeles. Dipesh Kothari was Senior Director, Financial Applications at Korn Ferry from September 2008 to August 2018, and the profile also lists Manager at BearingPoint (2007 to 2008) and Project Manager at Infosys (2000 to 2007).
Jay Larson
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director - Cloud Computing · Korn Ferry
Jay Larson has been Senior Director - Cloud Computing at Korn Ferry since January 2026, and the About section describes leadership for Korn Ferry's cloud computing strategy, architecture, operations, security and modernization initiatives. At Korn Ferry, Jay Larson was also Director of IT Server Engineering (2023 to 2026) and Information System Manager (2022 to 2023).
John Williams CISSP
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Security · Korn Ferry
John Williams has been Vice President Security at Korn Ferry since June 2019, based in London, and the highlight says the role reports to the CIO and leads a geographically dispersed global security team. At Korn Ferry, John Williams was also Director Of Security / Deputy CISO (2016 to 2019) and Senior Director - Infrastructure Manager EMEA (2011 to 2016).
Lisa McClendon
LinkedInExperience: Director, Info Technology · Korn Ferry
Lisa McClendon has been Director, Info Technology at Korn Ferry since September 2021, based in Los Angeles, and the profile headline gives the title Sr. Director, Info Technology. Lisa McClendon was Sr. IT Manager at Korn Ferry (2017 to 2021) and held Salesforce.com Platform software engineering roles at Cubic Corporation (2015 to 2017).
Mark Evison
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Director of Global End User Computing · Korn Ferry
Mark Evison has been Vice President, Director of Global End User Computing at Korn Ferry since May 2016 and has held the title Vice President, Technology Operations, EMEA at Korn Ferry since May 2013, based in London. Mark Evison was Senior IT Director,EMEA at Korn Ferry from December 1996 to April 2013.
Michael LoRusso
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Chief Information Officer · Korn Ferry
Michael LoRusso has been SVP, Chief Information Officer at Korn Ferry since January 2025, based in the New York City area. Michael LoRusso was CIO and Head of Shared Services at embecta (2021 to 2025) and Senior Vice President, Technology & Global Services at BD (2019 to 2021), and the headline cites technology and shared services leadership and security and privacy.
Thomas J. Gonzalez
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Database Systems · Korn Ferry
Thomas J. Gonzalez has been Vice President, Database Systems at Korn Ferry since May 2013, working in Los Angeles, and the profile also lists a current Senior Director ITG - Database Systems role at Korn Ferry dating from September 1997. Thomas J. Gonzalez was Software Development Engineer at McGuire-Nicholas (1995 to 1997).
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