Simon Kenniford

Simon Kenniford is a seasoned leader in talent acquisition and recruitment, currently serving as Vice President of Growth for Global Life Sciences TA/RPO at Korn Ferry since December 2018. Kenniford has a strong track record of enhancing talent acquisition maturity and driving strategic growth for clients, including both large enterprises and SMEs. Prior experience includes roles as Client Relationship Director at nGAGE Talent, where focus was on securing large-scale talent acquisition solutions, and Senior HR and Procurement Director at HRM Partners, Inc., responsible for significant HR service improvements. Earlier, Kenniford held the position of Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Pell & Bales, overseeing recruitment across multiple regions with substantial budgetary responsibility. Academic qualifications include 11 GCSEs and A Levels in Business Studies and Physical Education.