Market Leader, North America, Consumer
Renee Whalen serves as Senior Client Partner & North America Consumer Market Leader for Professional Search at Korn Ferry.
With over 30 years of experience in the talent industry, Renee brings a proven track record of driving growth, expanding market share, and leading high-performing teams. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, she held multiple executive leadership roles at a Fortune 500 Global Talent & Consulting firm that grew from $500M to over $6 Billion in revenue during her tenure. She played a pivotal role in scaling operations and growing enterprise account revenue from $500M to over $1.2B.
Renee has a proven history of cultivating strategic client partnerships across industries such as Consumer, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Financial Services.
She is dedicated to delivering a client-centered approach that drives mutual success, consistently ensuring high-quality outcomes that foster long-term client relationships.
Renee is passionate about leadership development, mentoring high-achieving veterans transitioning to civilian careers over the years. She has also served on the board of NGSA, an organization focused on nurturing young athletes. Renee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Shippensburg University and completed executive education at The Wharton School. She is also a certified executive coach, recognized for her expertise in leadership development and strategic business growth.