Ms. Kozel comes to Victory Search Group with over twelve years of management and executive search experience. Ann’s career includes recruiting experience in a variety of industries and functional areas.

She most recently spent over seven years with Korn/Ferry International’s mid executive practice, Futurestep, as a Managing Consultant. Ann focused on several industries to include; Industrial/ Manufacturing, Non-profit, Healthcare Services& Products and Professional Service. Ann has placed numerous Human Resources, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing and Operations professionals during her tenure. She was responsible for search delivery, large-scale project management and managing client relationships serving in both Regional and Industry Practice leadership roles.

Prior to joining Futurestep, Ann was an Associate with Heidrick & Struggles, focusing on the recruitment of chief executive officers, chief financial officers and senior operating executives in the technology and telecommunications industries.

Ann Kozel

Ann earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from Illinois State University and spent a semester abroad in Bristol, England. She resides in Chicago, IL with her husband and two young daughters.