Executive search firm Korn Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY) announced Gérald Bouhourd joined the firm as managing partner, global industrial markets. He will be based in Korn Ferry’s Paris office.

Bouhourd brings expertise in engineering, oil and gas and industrial sectors, as well as in cross-borders mergers and acquisitions, international top succession planning, and broadly speaking large-scale transformation programs with people and management implications.

He most recently was senior VP, in charge of the services business for Technip and its alliance with FMC Technologies. Bouhourd joined Technip in 2009 as deputy CHRO and held various executive roles in operations and corporate development, both in Paris and Houston offices. From 2012 to 2013, he was chief of staff for the chairman and CEO of the oil and energy firm.

Prior to Technip, Bouhourd was a partner at a global executive recruiting firm, where he led the development and implementation of the leadership and consulting practice across EMEA. Prior to this, he co-founded Schlumberger Business Consulting where he was responsible for managing the Africa and Latin America business units alongside the global organization and HR practice.

“Gérald’s expertise in the industrial sector, combined with his experience in management consulting, makes him an excellent addition to Korn Ferry, and we’re excited to bring his skills to our firm and our clients,” said Yannick Binvel, president, global industrial market, Korn Ferry. “His deep understanding of the issues faced by the industrial sector will benefit our clients immensely and give us a strong advantage in this market.”