Norman Lianzhe Zhou is a Sr Client Partner at Korn Ferry and MD of Professional Search Business in Greater China, including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Based in Shanghai, Zhou oversees the strategic direction and overall performance of these divisions. He has extensive experience in recruitment, covering areas such as recruitment model design, implementation, continuous improvement, change management, and technology. Before his current role, Zhou managed Korn Ferry's Shanghai Talent Delivery Center and led large-scale recruitment solutions for clients across various industries, including consumer, high-tech, industrial, and real estate sectors. He has also worked on employer branding, talent acquisition diagnostics, and social media strategies. Zhou was raised in Japan and holds a double major bachelor's degree in Economics and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. His diverse international background has equipped him with a deep understanding of multicultural environments, which he leverages in the fast-changing global talent market.