Advisory Board
Rudy Karsan
As co-founder, CEO and Chairman of Kenexa (www.kenexa.com), Nooruddin (Rudy) Karsan has built the company to its current standing as a leading global provider of business solutions for human resources. Started in 1987, Kenexa boasts a global presence in more than 20 countries, over 2000 employees, and a stellar client list including three of the Fortune 5. Kenexa’s unique combination of software solutions, content and services helps organizations improve business outcomes. Under his leadership, the company went public in 2005 and has been one of the fastest growing companies on the NASDAQ. Kenexa has received numerous awards in the HCM and HR technology space, including Forbes’ Fastest Growing Technology Companies, and Top HR Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive® magazine in 2008 and 2010.
In addition to his leadership, Karsan brings to the company his vision of serving humanity, which has become Kenexa’s mission. He has been lauded for his entrepreneurial and humanitarian achievements by the Kauffman Foundation, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program, the Young Presidents’ Organization and the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board. He recently co-authored a book, We: How to Increase Performance and Profits through Full Engagement, which was a NY Times bestseller, and exemplifies much of Karsan’s personal beliefs with respect to organizational and career success. Karsan attributes his personal success to the unconditional support of his family, which he considers his greatest achievement.
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