Michael Ball

Michael Ball is a Senior Recruiter specializing in retained professional search at Korn Ferry, based in Tampa, Florida. He has extensive experience in executive recruitment across various sectors, including financial services, commercial real estate, construction, legal, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and human resources. His role involves placing high-level executives in significant positions, such as General Counsel for large corporations and Chief Human Resource Officers.1

Professional Experience

• Korn Ferry (July 2021 - November 2023): As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, Ball focused on executive leadership roles, successfully placing candidates in positions that report directly to boards of directors and state governors.

• Mission Veterinary Partners (2020 - 2021): Worked as a Doctor Recruiter, addressing systemic challenges in veterinary medicine and focusing on team member wellbeing and professional development.

• FPL Global (2019 - August 2020): Served as a Commercial Real Estate Executive Recruiter, where he specialized in recruiting for multifamily and commercial real estate roles.1

Education

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (GPA: 3.9).

• University of Iowa: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Management and Operations.1

Certifications

• Hogan Assessments Certification
• Member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
• SHRM Member.1

Michael Ball's background combines a strong educational foundation with practical experience in high-stakes recruitment, making him a notable figure in the executive search field.