Pearson Partners International Expands Dallas Office
Firm Appoints Search Consultant, Robyne Petersen

DALLAS, TEXAS, August 28, 2006 - Pearson Partners International, Inc., a global retained executive search firm, has again expanded its headquarters in Dallas by naming Robyne Petersen to its team as Search Consultant.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Petersen was a Search Consultant with Kaye Bassman International Corp., specializing in identifying sales executives in the printing/packaging industry as well as healthcare professionals and senior level financial executives. Robyne began her career in executive search with MSI Healthcare in 2000, concentrating in mid- to upper-level executives for hospitals across the continental US with a focus on financial/revenue cycle management.

Through her development of national relationships, Ms Petersen has earned numerous achievement awards, including: President’s Club Member March 2001, 2002 & 2003, Gold Award 2001 & 2002, Eagle Award First Quarter 2002, and Director’s Club Member 2003.

Ms Petersen earned a B.A. in Communications, with a minor in Journalism, from Texas A&M University.

“As leaders in identifying and recruiting top talent for our clients, we are especially excited when we bring in a highly-accomplished executive recruiter such as Robyne to enhance our own team,” said Robert Pearson, Chief Executive Officer. “Robyne will be a tremendous asset to Pearson Partners International, and we look forward to her many contributions.” 

About Pearson Partners International, Inc.

Pearson Partners International has a long history of successful performance in the retained executive search industry across a multitude of industries and disciplines. Our partners share a common commitment to quality service, long-term client relationships and direct partner involvement.

Bob Pearson, Chief Executive Officer, was previously Chairman and CEO of LAI Worldwide, one of the largest and the fastest-growing public (NASDAQ) executive search firms in the world.

We have an evolving global network of offices that provides us the capability to serve our clients’ needs in all multi-national markets including the Americas, Asia and Europe, and across all industries and disciplines from the middle management level to the boardroom.

CONTACT
Keith D. Pearson
Pearson Partners International, Inc.
8080 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75206
214.292.4130
kpear@pearsonpartnersintl.com
www.pearsonpartnersintl.com