Peter McDermott

Peter W. McDermott is a seasoned professional in corporate communications and investor relations, currently serving as Sector Leader and Head of the Corporate Affairs Practice for North America at Korn Ferry since March 2015. In addition to this role, Peter holds the position of Board Member at The LAGRANT Foundation, focusing on increasing ethnic diversity in advertising, marketing, and public relations. Previous experience includes consulting for Taylor Bennett, serving as Director at Heyman Associates, and earlier roles as Associate at James & Co. and Sextant Search Partners, with a foundational career starting as a Recruiter at People Ventures. Peter holds a BA from the University of Richmond, majoring in Rhetoric and Communication Studies and American Studies, with a minor in History and Ethnic Studies.