Dr. Paul Ofman to Speak at MIT Sloan Private Equity Symposium

Business Wire, April 16, 2007

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- RHR International Company, a world leader in executive and organizational development, announced that Dr. Paul Ofman, Managing Director of the firm's New York City office, will address the 4th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity Symposium on Friday, April 20, 2007, at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. RHR International is a sponsor of the event. Dr. Ofman is scheduled to sit on a panel entitled, "Operational Excellence." The panel will focus on the importance of human capital in accelerating the effectiveness of portfolio companies. In his remarks, he is expected to discuss the Return On Investment that can be expected using a scientific assessment of the acquired company's leadership talent.

"A growing number of private equity firms are taking a deeper look at the leadership assets in their new and potential acquisitions as well as their existing portfolio companies," said Dr. Ofman. "As the deal market becomes more competitive, investor returns depend on having leaders in place that can drive results."

More than 400 participants are expected to attend the symposium. The theme, "Navigating the Expanding Private Equity Universe," recognizes that today's private equity participants are more diverse, sophisticated, and larger than ever before.

Dr. Ofman's consulting skills help organizations ranging from small start-up firms through Fortune 100 companies achieve business goals by aligning leadership behavior with corporate strategy. He is also a nationally recognized expert in the field of corporate and public sector crisis leadership.

Dr. Ofman received his bachelor's degree from City University of New York/ Queens College in 1980 and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from New York University in 1987. He completed an MBA with a specialization in Health Care Management at City University of New York and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1995.

RHR International Company is a world leader in executive and organizational development. For over 60 years they have been assisting senior management in the areas of executive integration, high potential development, succession planning, team building, talent management, executive coaching and board effectiveness. RHR International has offices in Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. The company is headquartered in Wood Dale, Ill. For more information or to explore career opportunities with RHR International, please visit our Web site at www.rhrinternational.com.