US executive search firm Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson has appointed Lorena Keough as managing director in the firm’s Miami office.

The Florida-based office specialises in the chemical, life sciences and diversity practices.

Keough joins Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson from executive search firm Ken Clark International, where she was the regional president for the Latin American region.

“Lorena is a valuable addition to our team and brings significant experience and in-depth knowledge of the Latin American market,” says Judith M von Seldeneck, founder, chairman and chief executive of Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson.