California Republican Party Selects Korn/Ferry International to Conduct National Search for Chief Operating Officer.

Business Editors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2001

The California Republican Party announced today the selection of executive recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International to perform a national search to identify the party's new Chief Operating Officer.

The COO reports directly to the State Chair and Board of Directors and has responsibility for all day-to-day operations of the state party.

Shawn Steel, California State Chair, explains, "Our final candidate not only will have a successful track record running a party operation, but an understanding of the pulse, trends, aspirations and requirements of the people of the State of California and local markets and how best to serve them. Comfortable and effective in the public eye, he or she must have the highest moral character, values and ethical standards. Finally, we seek a truly hands-on team leader who has a strong conviction in the values and beliefs of the Republican Party."

Robert Wagner, Korn/Ferry Managing Director in Los Angeles will lead the search team. Mr. Wagner observes, "The California Republican Party is committed to excellence, strength and continued growth. We are most enthusiastic about taking on this project to identify and recruit a leader who can carry out the goals and objectives of the State party as well as garner and develop solid support with its constituents. The attraction of the position as well as the Korn/Ferry brand name and expertise within the local and statewide California community all suggest a very positive process and outcome for this critical project."

About the California Republican Party

The California Republican Party's objectives are to increase GOP representations in the Assembly, Senate, and Congressional delegations, and elect Republicans to statewide office. It is taking proactive steps to introduce new ideas, revitalize classic approaches and revamp existing programs, and it intends to lay the groundwork for a Bush victory in California in 2004. It plans to do this by building a stronger and more effective party organization that can serve the entire state as a resource and coordinate with legislative and congressional leaders and all campaigns to deliver a central message to the voters, and the placement of this Chief Operating Officer will be critical to that process.

About Korn/Ferry International

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), with more than 100 offices in 41 countries, is the world's leading provider of innovative recruitment solutions. It works closely with clients to provide tailored solutions to their recruitment and assessment needs, identifying CEOs, COOs, CFOs, board members and other senior-level executives. For more information, visit the Korn/Ferry International Web site at www.kornferry.com.

To schedule an interview, please contact Rob Wagner at 310-226-2672 or [e-mail]