Ferguson Partners, the talent management and strategic advisory firm for global real assets industries, has appointed Robert Mayes as senior managing director, overseeing the company’s executive search practice in the western region of the U.S. In his new role, Mayes will lead the growth of Ferguson’s global executive search practice on the West Coast, and help spearhead expansion of the firm’s integrated platform throughout the entire U.S.
Mayes will re-establish the firm’s presence in Southern California, opening an office in Los Angeles. He joins Ferguson from Korn Ferry, where he served as a senior client partner, leading its U.S. real estate practice. This also represents a return to Ferguson for Mayes, having first served with the company from 2001 to 2008.
He brings over 20 years of senior-level executive search and human capital advisory experience to his new role at Ferguson. He has represented a variety of clients throughout his career including private operators, investment management firms, family offices and public REITs, and has completed searches in nearly every major U.S. market and asset class. His work has focused on assignments within the C-suite to vice president level across functional disciplines.
“Bob Mayes is a proven leader with a passion for what he does, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the Ferguson team,” said Graham Beatty, president of Ferguson Partners. “As the real estate market continues its turnaround, adding Bob to our group of committed professionals will allow us to expand our presence in California and make Ferguson a meaningful competitor throughout the West Coast.”
Prior to joining Korn Ferry in 2012, Mayes served with Russell Reynolds Associates following his first stint at Ferguson. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Bowling Green State University.
