HHGP Hudson Highland Grp., Inc. (MM)

Hudson Highland Group Chief Financial Officer Intends To Depart by End of 2005 NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of specialized professional staffing, retained executive search and human capital solutions, today announced that Richard W. Pehlke, executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to leave the company by December 31, 2005. Pehlke will remain chief financial officer until the company, which has initiated a formal search, finds a successor. He will also serve as a consultant to the company through 2006. "Rich has made significant contributions to Hudson Highland Group since our spin-off more than two years ago in helping to restructure the business," said Jon Chait, chairman and chief executive officer of Hudson Highland Group. "He has been instrumental in building our financial organization, improving our reporting, control and audit functions, and returning our company to financial stability. I understand his decision, but will be sorry to see him leave the company." Pehlke added, "This was not an easy decision. I am very proud of Hudson Highland Group's progress and the development of the operating and management team we have built. I am fully committed and will do whatever it takes to assist Jon and ensure a smooth transition to the company's next stage of development." Hudson Highland Group Hudson Highland Group is one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and human capital solution providers. We help our clients achieve greater organizational performance by attracting, selecting, engaging and developing the best and brightest people for their businesses. Our approximately 3,800 employees in more than 20 countries are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and value to our clients. More information about Hudson Highland Group is available at http://www.hhgroup.com/. DATASOURCE: Hudson Highland Group, Inc. CONTACT: David Kirby of Hudson Highland Group, +1-212-351-7216, ; or Thomas Smith of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, +1-212-880-5269, , for Hudson Highland Group, Inc. Web site: http://www.hhgroup.com/

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