ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MICHAEL WINFIELD - MANAGING DIRECTOR WINFIELD WARD

I am delighted to announce that Winfield Ward has been acquired by Stamford Group (www.stamfordcg.com) and with effect from Monday 11^th August we will be operating from their headquarters in Regent Street W1.

The Stamford Group consists of four independent companies that provide human capital, strategic and information related solutions. This is achieved through their four divisions:

· Stamford Executive Search

· Stamford Interim Executives

· Mercury Appointments

· HR&More

I am joining Stamford as Managing Director of the new Commerce & Industry team which will be a continuation of my specialism in Senior Finance and Executive Recruitment. Mercury Appointments will absorb the lower level accountancy & finance recruitment but the transfer of my lead consultants here will provide the continuity that our clients and candidates have come to expect. The enlarged operations will also offer temporary and interim services which increases our current offering to candidate & client alike and improves our ability to service client needs.

The Stamford Group have been a much admired competitor and it is particularly the cultural fit which this marriage offers that I believe, will allow us to continue to meet and exceed client needs and requirements.

or email mwinfield@stamfordcg.com