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Hudson Highland Group Taps Former Manpower Executive to Lead Recruitment and Staffing Business in Europe NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hudson Highland Group, Inc. , one of the world's leading providers of specialized professional staffing, retained executive search and employment lifecycle solutions, today announced the appointment of Christine Raynaud to lead its recruitment and staffing business in Europe, effective immediately. Raynaud succeeds former Hudson Europe president Chris Herrmannsen, who will assist with the transition and leave the company in due course. Raynaud, 46, most recently served as chief operating officer of Manpower's France network, with annual revenue of 4 billion euros and nearly 100,000 temporary staff placements daily. Prior to that position, she was managing director of Manpower's Asia subsidiaries. Previously, she spent 10 years with Adecco's predecessor firm Ecco, initially as general manager of its Hong Kong operation and later as vice president for international development, leading the firm's expansion into North America, Latin America and Africa. "I am very pleased to have this highly accomplished industry leader and former colleague on board," said Jon Chait, chairman and chief executive officer of Hudson Highland Group. "A proven global business builder, Christine will focus on profitably growing our current strong business and client base in Europe." Raynaud commented, "Hudson Highland Group is very well positioned in the market to leverage a global economic and employment recovery. This is an extraordinary opportunity and time both for me personally and the business overall." Hudson Highland Group Hudson Highland Group, Inc. offers a full suite of specialized professional staffing, retained executive search and employment lifecycle solutions. The company employs more than 3,600 professionals serving clients and candidates in more than 20 countries through its Hudson and Highland Partners businesses. More information about Hudson Highland Group is available at http://www.hhgroup.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 Highland Group, Inc. CONTACT: Rick Gray of Hudson Highland Group, +1-312-795-4262, ; or John Lovallo of Ogilvy PR Worldwide, +1-212-880-5216, , for Hudson Highland Group, Inc. Web site: http://www.hhgroup.com/

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