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Goodman Masson makes significant appointment –
Chris Porges, Temp Director

LONDON, UK – 2nd AUGUST 2009 – Goodman Masson, the largest Independent Financial Recruitment business in the UK, makes a significant appointment to further strengthen their management team and build on their impressive 2009 sales performance. With a 2009 performance already including their highest monthly sales and profit performance for a year, the progress is further enhanced by the annual 2009 profit forecast for Goodman Masson standing at 7 times greater than 2008. Apart from executing a detailed sales plan focused on intimacy with clients this success has been a result of hiring some of the best talent the market has to offer and building a leadership team of proven track record and history. To continue to build on this success Guy Hayward, CEO has appointed Chris Porges from WH Marks Sattin as Director of Goodman Masson’s Temporary and Contracts business. Guy Hayward, CEO says of this appointment “Our success this year has been about the performance of our people and the strength of our leadership team. As a group our SMT is as strong as you’re likely to find. Adding Chris Porges, who spent over five years at Marks Sattin, to take ownership of our Temporary and Contracts business only adds significant quality to our organisation and creates a platform for Goodman Masson to build a market leading brand”. “Chris has a proven track record in sales leadership, his man management skills are second to none and we are delighted to secure the signature of an industry heavyweight. Chris will now embark on taking our Finance Temporary and Contracts business to a size that exceeds our expectations”. Chris says of his appointment “I am delighted to have joined Goodman Masson at this exciting time. The opportunity to join a brand and management team with the energy and vision to build, during what has been challenging times in our industry, was one that I could not resist. I look forward to adding to the good works already achieved and taking the Temporary and Contracts business to the next level, and beyond” For images and further information please contact:
Melissa Meadows, Marketing Communications Manager
020 7324 0530
melissa.meadows@goodmanmasson.com
Notes: 1. Goodman Masson was established in 1993, our main area of specialism is Finance which includes separate teams operating within Accountancy, Tax, Internal Audit and Treasury disciplines. In addition we have specialist business areas concentrating on Actuarial, Management Consultancy and Legal. 2. With revenues in excess of £15m there are currently 87 employees. 3. For more information visit our website at www.goodmanmasson.com