Background
Johnson, Harold Earl was born on July 11, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Earl W. and Evelyn Jean (Sipp) Johnson.
Johnson, Harold Earl was born on July 11, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Earl W. and Evelyn Jean (Sipp) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1961.
From industrial relations trainee to manager professional employment American Can Company, 1961—1968. Director recruitment/development metal mining division Kennecott Copper Corporation, 1968—1973. Vice president personnel American Medicorp Inc., 1973—1975.
Vice president employee relations. development, then senior vice president employee relations and corporation administration INA Corporation, 1975—1979. Senior vice president human resources Federated Department Stores, Inc., Cincinnati, 1979—1985. Senior vice president corporation personnel and administration The Travelers Companies, Hartford, Connecticut, 1985—1989.
Managing partner Korn/Ferry International, New York City, 1989—1992. Executive search and human resources Norman-Broadbent International, 1992—1996. Senior partner, board directors The Cabot Group, Washington, 1996—2002.
Senior partner Technology Management Program Worldwide, 1997—2001. Chairman global human resources practice Heidrick and Struggles, International, Denver, 2002—2005. Managing director Korn/Ferry International, New York City, since 2005.
Member American Management Association, Conference Board, Human Resources Roundtable, Business Roundtable (employee relations committee), Sky Club (New York City), University Club (New York City), Country Club at Landfall (Wilmington, North Carolina), Winged Foot GolfClub (Mamoroneck, New York.
Married Carol Louise Schmidt, August 17, 1971 (divorced). Children: Andrew Brian, Daniel Earl.