Mr. Griesedieck's expertise lies in board effectiveness evaluation and chief executive officer succession planning.
MENLO PARK, CA, July 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Joseph E. Griesedieck has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
During a 58-year professional career, Mr. Griesedieck has established himself as a distinguished professional in corporate leadership and management consulting. As the Vice Chairman of Board Advisory Services at Korn Ferry, he has dedicated the past 40 years to working with corporate boards of directors, both public and private, and family-owned businesses. Mr. Griesedieck's expertise lies in board effectiveness evaluation and chief executive officer succession planning. Having joined Korn Ferry in 2004 with a clear vision to remain client-focused rather than taking on another firm leadership role, he has played a crucial part in developing Korn Ferry's board and CEO practice and achieved significant success in this endeavor.
Prior to Korn Ferry, Mr. Griesedieck's served as the chief executive officer of Spencer Stuart. He joined the firm in 1985 and held various leadership roles through 2004. During this time, he focused on building the firm's industry practices during a burgeoning growth period. Mr. Griesedieck's career also included serving as a managing director at Russell Reynolds Associates Inc. from 1979 until 1985. This role came after serving as a group vice president at Alexander & Baldwin Inc. Mr. Griesedieck began his career with the Falstaff Brewing Corporation Inc. in 1966. He served as the president and chief operating officer and a director of the NYSE company from 1976 to 1978.
Mr. Griesedieck earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from Brown University in 1966. Beyond his professional achievements, he is an active member of several industry-related organizations, including the National Association of Corporate Directors. He also serves on the boards of several organizations, including Strategic Partnerships LLC and the American Mural Project. Mr. Griesedieck was a member of the board of Jobs for America's Graduates board from 1996 to 2018.
Mr. Griesedieck attributes his success to his willingness to embrace new challenges and constantly learn. Reflecting on pivotal moments in his life, he acknowledges the role of luck and good fortune, but emphasizes that an unwavering commitment to every endeavor has been crucial. Helping individuals secure new professional opportunities has been immensely gratifying for Mr. Griesedieck, reinforced by the satisfaction he has gained through the achievements of the executives and board directors he has helped to introduce to new opportunities for more than four decades.
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