Casey Kelly

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Managing Partner at Korn Ferry

Switzerland

Overview

Casey Kelly is a Managing Partner at Korn Ferry for EMEA-APAC with over 30 years of intercontinental experience. He specializes in C-Suite and Board searches for the civil aviation, logistics, aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. People who have worked with him describe him as judicious, strong, fair, and having an acute eye for detail.

There is no publicly available information about Caseys personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of his professional work in executive search and management.

He has a unique background in leading operational turnarounds and advising on startups for private equity and sovereign funds in Asia, Russia/CIS, Europe, and North America.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Executive Search
He has a long career in C-suite, CEO, and Board searches for major global firms like Korn Ferry and Heidrick & Struggles across EMEA and APAC.
Civil Aviation
He co-leads Korn Ferry's Civil Aviation Practice, handling numerous executive searches for some of the world's largest airlines and emerging carriers.
Global Logistics
His expertise covers logistics, transportation services, and supply chain management, having worked with clients and companies across air, sea, and land infrastructure.

Media Appearances

Casey Kelly – Managing Partner, Korn Ferry. Featured in Korn Ferry

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Work History

1-2024
Managing Partner at Korn Ferry
2-2012 - 12-2023
Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry
7-2010 - 2-2012
Regional Managing Partner, Global Supply Chain & Operations + Transportation & Logistics Practices at Heidrick & Struggles
6-2003 - 7-2010
Partner at TAS Management LLP
1-2009 - 7-2009
Executive Vice President, International Business Development at Americold Logistics, LLC.

Education

1983 - 1984
Graduate Studies from Uppsala University
1979 - 1984
BA from Beloit College

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Insights For Selling To Casey

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Casey is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Casey

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Casey move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Casey take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Casey

Personality Compatibility


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