Title: Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Executive Assessment and Succession Advisory
Company: Korn Ferry
Location: Wilton, Connecticut, United States
Jamie Lopez, PhD, Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Executive Assessment and Succession Advisory at Korn Ferry, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in global management consulting.
Dr. Lopez, a distinguished professional, has carved a niche for himself at the intersection of psychology and business strategy. As a partner and chief executive officer in executive assessment and succession advisory at Korn Ferry since 2022, he collaborates with prominent chief executive officers across America. His role involves working closely with boards and companies to identify future leaders, evaluate senior executives and develop succession plans. This requires a nuanced understanding of both people and strategy, which Dr. Lopez considers his most significant strength.
Before joining his consulting firm, Dr. Lopez was affiliated with Booz Allen Hamilton. Hired as a management consultant for the firm’s international practice in 2018, his expertise in cybersecurity talent strategy was paramount. He became a team lead in 2019 and co-led the cyber strategy, transformation and talent executive commercial practice from 2021 to 2022. Dr. Lopez’s career began earlier at Booz Allen Hamilton in 2009 as an associate, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become a lead associate and program manager by 2013. His leadership capabilities were further recognized when he became a senior associate and capability leader from 2013 to 2016.
Dr. Lopez worked for PepsiCo as a senior director of global talent assessment and development between 2016 and 2018. His time there included leading the strategy, design, validation, management and delivery of necessary programs like PepHire. Dr. Lopez also consulted on various unique talent management initiatives.
Dr. Lopez also excelled as the vice president at Lopez and Associates Inc. for nearly a decade beginning in 2001, where he was instrumental in developing, validating and implementing employee selection systems for many different industries such as financial services, insurance and utilities.
In addition to his corporate success, Dr. Lopez has drawn satisfaction from serving as a guest lecturer for the industrial-organizational psychology program at his alma mater in the graduate school of arts and sciences at New York University (NYU) in New York City since 2016.
In preparation for his future, Dr. Lopez became highly educated. His academic background began with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, followed by a Master of Arts in industrial-organizational psychology from NYU. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University in New York City. Other educational pursuits to Dr. Lopez’s credit included completing an executive education program in cybersecurity at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan Executive Education in Cambridge and earning a Doctor of Philosophy in industrial-organizational psychology at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Dr. Lopez is actively involved in several industry-related organizations, including as a member of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Psychological Association. These memberships have been instrumental in his professional life, allowing him to remain abreast of industry trends and network with other experts.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. Lopez is deeply committed to civic engagement through his involvement with organizations such as the New York Athletic Club’s security and safety standing committee since 2021 and its human resources standing committee since 2024. He also served on the board of the Holy Cross Alumni Club of New York City from 2000 to 2005 and was an executive sponsor for the I/O psychology community of practice at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2019 to 2021.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Lopez has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to innovation and excellence. He co-received the Jeanneret Award for Excellence in the Study of Individual or Group Assessment from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in 2013. He also won the Booz Allen Excellence Award in the innovation category in 2015 and was a finalist for the same accolade in 2016.
Looking ahead, Dr. Lopez aims to advance within Korn Ferry while continuing to elevate its practices. He is focusing on expanding efforts within the industrials practice and driving significant client outcomes amidst an increasingly complex global landscape. Dr. Lopez’s dedication to helping organizations navigate challenges effectively remains unwavering as he continues to influence crucial decisions regarding leadership and strategy.
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