Robert Half announces Protiviti CEO succession: Tarantino to Senior MD, Gunderson to President/CEO

ROBERT HALF INC.

Joe Tarantino transitions from President/CEO of Protiviti to Senior Managing Director effective Jan 1, 2027.
Cory Gunderson, current COO, appointed President/CEO of Protiviti effective Jan 1, 2027; becomes executive officer of Robert Half.
Tarantino led Protiviti for nearly 20 years since its founding; Gunderson has been with the firm since inception.
Transition is part of long-term succession plan; Tarantino will support client engagement and leadership development.

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Appointed

Cory S. Gunderson

President and Chief Executive Officer - Protiviti

RHI · ROBERT HALF INC.

Effective: 2027-01-01
Filed: August 3, 2026, 3:32 PM ET

the Company announced that effective January 1, 2027 (“the Effective Date”), Cory S. Gunderson will succeed Mr. Tarantino and serve as President and Chief Executive Officer - Protiviti.

Role change

Joseph A. Tarantino

President and Chief Executive Officer – Protiviti

RHI · ROBERT HALF INC.

Effective: 2027-01-01
Successor: Cory S. Gunderson
Filed: August 3, 2026, 3:32 PM ET

Joseph A. Tarantino has informed the Board of Directors that effective December 31, 2026 he will transition from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer – Protiviti to a new position as Senior Managing Director, Protiviti commencing January 1, 2027.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Cory S. Gunderson was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer - Protiviti at ROBERT HALF INC..

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer - Protiviti

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the Company announced that effective January 1, 2027 (“the Effective Date”), Cory S. Gunderson will succeed Mr. Tarantino and serve as President and Chief Executive Officer - Protiviti.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Joseph A. Tarantino changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer – Protiviti at ROBERT HALF INC..

Action: transition
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer – Protiviti

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Joseph A. Tarantino has informed the Board of Directors that effective December 31, 2026 he will transition from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer – Protiviti to a new position as Senior Managing Director, Protiviti commencing January 1, 2027.

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