Bob Mayes
Bob Mayes
Senior Managing Director
Executive Search
Los Angeles
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Bob Mayes serves as Senior Managing Director at Ferguson Partners, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. In this role, Bob focuses on expanding the firm’s talent management client base across the Western U.S. and plays a key role in enhancing the firm’s presence on the West Coast. He collaborates closely with the North American leadership team to enhance the firm’s capabilities and strengthen its market presence, leveraging his talent advisory background, deep industry knowledge, and strong relationships.
Bob brings over 20 years of senior-level executive search and human capital advisory experience within the real estate sector. His expertise spans C-suite and senior leadership searches across functions including acquisitions, development, capital formation, asset management, and operations. He has a strong track record of working with private operators, investment management firms, family offices, and public REITs, having completed assignments in nearly every major U.S. market and asset class.
Prior to rejoining Ferguson Partners, Bob spent twelve years at Korn Ferry, where he served as a Senior Client Partner and U.S. Real Estate Practice Leader. Earlier in his career, he worked at Russell Reynolds and his initial tenure with Ferguson Partners spanned 2001 to 2009.
Bob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bowling Green State University.