University selects firm for presidential search
COLUMBUS - A.T. Kearney, Inc., a national executive search firm, has been selected to assist in the effort to replace outgoing Ohio State University President William E. Kirwan, University Board of Trustees Chair James Patterson announced today.
Patterson, who is also chair of the presidential search committee, said the firm was chosen because of its extensive experience in both higher education and executive search. ”A.T. Kearney has been extremely successful identifying and recruiting proven leaders in higher education of the caliber we are seeking,” he said. ”We are confident that their expertise, combined with the commitment and knowledge of our search committee members, will help us choose the right candidate for this challenging and exciting position.”
The firm has recently been involved in searches for such institutions as Duke University, Dartmouth College, Arizona State University, Georgetown University, Case Western Reserve University and Michigan State University, as well as the universities of Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Patterson said the firm will begin working on the search immediately. Professional fees will be based on one-third of the position’s total first year cash compensation.
A.T. Kearney, Inc., is based in Alexandria, Va., and is a subsidiary of EDS, a global technology company. The firm has two specialties: Management consulting and executive search.
