Montreal’s GAAP Search Joins Stanton Chase Global Network of Executive Recruiters

Baltimore, Maryland, USA, November 25, 2005 -- Stanton Chase International, a top 10 retained executive search firm, has announced the addition of GAAP Search, Montreal, to its global network of recruiting firms.

GAAP Search, founded in 1980 by Emerson Hughes, president, will become the second office in Canada for Stanton Chase (www.stantonchase.com) which now has a total of 60 offices in 40 countries. The other Canadian office is in Toronto. As a top 10 global firm, Stanton Chase has a global footprint keynoted by specific strengths in the emerging markets of China, India and Eastern Europe. They are looking to replicate this broad coverage for their clients throughout the Canadian market where additional expansion is planned.

By year’s end GAAP, whose current Website is at www.gaapsearch.com, will change its name to Stanton Chase Montreal. The five-member office is located at 1524 Summerhill, telephone (514) 935-3253 and (800) 363-4227 toll-free.

“GAAP’s stability, vitality, strong client service orientation and long-standing excellent reputation across Canada make them a valuable addition to our company. We’re proud to welcome them,” said Mickey Matthews, vice president, North American region for Stanton Chase, based in Baltimore.

The announcement was made at Stanton Chase’s 32nd International Partners Meeting, held in Santiago, Chile.

“Our relationship with Stanton Chase is a mutually beneficial alliance,” Hughes said. “The company’s global reach, longevity in the marketplace, high performance standards and accomplishments will be an invaluable resource to us in our searches for top executive talent. We have much in common and our experience, professional expertise and 25-years in the field will allow us to be an important contributing partner.”

Hughes noted that GAAP has particular strengths in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology industries, among others. The company has recruited “C-level” leaders (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, board members) and senior management personnel for some of the top companies in these fields throughout Canada and parts of the United States.

“As a part of Stanton Chase’s multinational network of professional recruiters we now have the resources to enhance our search efforts,” Hughes said.

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Contacts:
Harriet Helfand
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Fiona Lavan
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