HHGP Hudson Highland Grp., Inc. (MM)

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hudson, one of the world's leading professional staffing, outsourcing and talent management solutions providers and a division of Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHGP), today announced the appointment of Michael Whitmer as CIO for North America, a newly created role. Whitmer has a strong background integrating technology into business operations and managing complex enterprise technology, from infrastructure to applications. Whitmer's professional achievements include a multi-million dollar PeopleSoft implementation; the architecture of multiple reporting, analysis, customer contact and data warehousing platforms; and the integration of mergers and acquisitions. He also has significant staffing industry experience, having managed a 100+ member technology department supporting over $1.9 billion in revenue and more than 50,000 external resources on a weekly basis. "Mike combines senior leadership skills with deep technical expertise," said Thomas B. Moran, president of Hudson North America. "He clearly understands the complexity of staffing processes and the role that strong internal systems play in supporting client and consultant needs, as well as driving results." The CIO position was created specifically for Hudson North America in recognition of the tremendous impact efficient systems and processes have on the company's growth plans. As VP of Information Services for Spherion Corporation, Whitmer led the Applications Solutions, Field Technology, and Technology Strategy organizations for Spherion's Staffing and Professional groups. Previously, he served as Director of Technology Strategy for software and services firm Witness Systems, and he also has experience as a manager, senior consultant, and technical architect with firms such as Turner Broadcasting Systems and MCI. Hudson Hudson delivers specialized professional staffing, outsourcing, and talent management solutions worldwide. From single placements to total solutions, the firm helps clients achieve greater organizational performance by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging the best and brightest people for their businesses. Hudson is a division of Hudson Highland Group, Inc. one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solutions providers. The company employs more than 3,800 professionals serving clients and candidates in more than 20 countries through its Hudson and Highland Partners businesses. More information is available at http://www.hudson.com/. Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the company's strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference. DATASOURCE: Hudson CONTACT: Sarah Kafenstok of Hudson, +1-312-795-4202, Web site: http://www.hudson.com/

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