Stanton Chase International adds 16 offices

Distinguished Search Firms in Asia and Eastern Europe Join Stanton Chase International

Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 2003 - Stanton Chase International is pleased to announce that the prominent executive search firms Bó Lè Associates and Ward Howell Euroselect have joined Stanton Chase International. These additions bring an Asian and Eastern European presence to Stanton Chase, a top 1% ranked worldwide executive search firm with offices in 55 cities and 33 countries.

Formerly operating as independent search firms, Bó Lè Associates and Ward Howell Euroselect are now part of one of the world’s most prominent retained search federations.

Bó Lè Associates’ leadership throughout Asia is widely recognized by local governments and validated by prestigious awards. Bó Lè is backed by over 8 years of proven focus and commitment to enforcing global standards, developing the best local resources and providing highly measured results at all times. With over 100 well-trained and highly experienced staff in 11 offices (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Taipei, Singapore, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur), Bó Lè will continue to offer a vehicle to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to critical hires of global clients investing or planning to expand in Asia.

As pioneers in executive search in Central and Eastern Europe Ward Howell Euroselect has more than 10 years of experience in this important economic region. With offices in Zurich, Vienna, Warsaw, Prague, Budapest, Bucharest and Ljubliana, Ward Howell Euroselect offers its clients a unique reach into a market that still shows exceptional growth rates. Former Eastern Europe will continue to be a major area of international investment and Ward Howell Euroselect is uniquely qualified to identify the required talent to manage these investments.

Louisa Rousseau, Managing Director of Bó Lè Associates, said of the new affiliation, “Bó Lè Associates and Stanton Chase International are natural partners because we share the same core values, culture and commitment to leadership. Together we make a powerful team that can immediately make its presence felt in the global search industry.”

Sami Hamid, Managing Director with Ward Howell Euroselect decided to join Stanton Chase International because “Stanton Chase International's philosophy of building a top-tier international company on the foundation of service, quality, integrity and friendship is one we feel we want to be associated with. Both, professionally and personally, we share the same Stanton Chase values and have similar views on building the future of this great company.”

In response to the growth, Ted Muendel, International Chairman of Stanton Chase International commented, “The international momentum we have achieved from the contribution of our consultants continues to build our reputation and capacity to serve. Moreover, while we are proud of our heritage and our recognition for performance, we also strive to provide a ‘leadership advantage’ for our clients and thereby enable them to better compete in the global market and economy. In short, the expansion or our global footprint into China and Eastern European markets represents a major accomplishment for us and we are certainly pleased with Louisa and Sami’s decision to join Stanton Chase International.”

Founded in 1990, the company recently ranked in the Top 20 of the Global and US executive search industry by size, stature and reputation and now has more than 55 offices in 33 countries. The partners of Stanton Chase International manage cross-border, international campaigns to seek out the best available executive talent.

Contact: Mickey Matthews
e-mail: m.matthews@stantonchase.com
Office: 410-528-8400
Cell: 443-255-6610