Rupert Robson was appointed Non-Executive Chairman in 2007. Previously he was Managing Director, Global Head, Financial Institutions Group, Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets at HSBC plc, having been Managing Director, Head of European Insurance, Investment Banking at Citigroup Global Markets. He is currently a Non Executive Director of Tullett Prebon plc, the interdealer broker, and Tenet Group Limited, one of the UK’s largest IFA groups and Non-Executive Chairman of Silkroutefinancial Group Limited. Charles Taylor Consulting gets a company-issued pair of Chuck Taylors. Charles Taylor Consulting offers a number of services to insurance buyers and sellers worldwide. Operating through its CTC Management division, Charles Taylor Consulting manages mutual liability insurance plans for shipping and other industries, with its two largest plans being Standard P&I Club and Signal Mutual.

Founded in 1994 by Mary Voss, Foxhunt Staffing has grown into the tenth largest woman-owned company in the Silicon Valley. Nationally recognized for award winning Executive Search Services, we continue to expand into new markets to meet the growing demand for cost effective staffing solutions coupled with unparalleled individual service. Now providing contract and direct professional and technical talent across many national markets, our client roster includes some of the largest firms in the nation. Our core continues to be top-tier recruiting excellence, coupled with insightful organizational development expertise. Having survived the latest economic upheaval, we continue to gain market share the old fashioned way. Consistently superior service and results. Foxhunt Staffing is ranked in Silicon Valley's Top 10 Executive Search and Recruitment Firms by the Silicon Valley Business Journal for 2008 and 2009.

We have specialised in CCTV since 1989, continuously introducing the latest technologies to the market, shipping our first digital compression codec in 1996 and our first IP codec in 2000. Our X-Net product range offers unprecedented video quality and unparalleled levels of technological integration to bring the user highest quality video over their network for use in their surveillance activities. X-Net equipment has a wide variety of uses in IP, fibre and hybrid networks, and can open up functionality of a network to further integrate new technologies such as IP cameras and Ethernet services. Given our involvement in many high profile sites worldwide, we are able to accomodate custom specifications for large projects, designing ideal networking solutions by combining superb engineering acumen with a product range that can be customised as necessary to maximise network potential. COE’s ethos is to provide open standard interfaces to technology and to build and maintain strong industry partnerships, a culture of which we are proud.

Since the incorporation, the key objective of United Merchants PLC (Unimer) has been to create a business climate for the stability of the trade, in which both merchants and suppliers can, without restriction, operate trading arrangements through one accounting centre for greater profitability of both parties. The primary role of Unimer is to act as a central counter-party to clearing members and in doing so, reducing their counter-party risk. Unimer also indirectly facilitates increased liquidity in the market and enables members to net off their long and short positions which ultimately reduces the costs of trading.

Marketing information firm J.D. Power and Associates (best known for its car ratings) awards badges of excellence in dozens of categories based on yearly customer satisfaction surveys. J.D. Power and Associates, Inc. studies are independently financed and then sold for use in marketing. Only top-rated performers can license the use of the awards. J.D. Power also provides its ratings for the financial, home building, and travel industries. In addition to surveys, the firm offers forecasting and other market research services. J.D. Power has half a dozen offices in the US and another 10 internationally. J.D. Power and Associates, Inc. was founded in 1968 by its namesake, James D. Power, III and is owned by publisher McGraw-Hill.

TOKYU CORPORATION is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the railway business. The Company operates in six business segments. The Transportation segment operates railways and buses. The Real Estate segment is involved in the construction and sale of houses such as detached houses, mid-to-high-rise housings and villas; the provision of real estate consulting services and building and condominium management services; the development of housing land, as well as the leasing and brokerage of real estate. The Retail segment operates department stores, chain stores and shopping centers. The Leisure Service segment in engaged in the operation of golf courses, the provision of Internet-access services, as well as various advertising agency business. The hotel segment operates hotels. The Others segment is involved in the construction business such as the construction of houses and office buildings, and the manufacture of rail vehicles and automobile parts, among others.

Manhattan Resources recruits mid- and senior-level executives for both national and international clients in a range of energy-related industries. Its areas of specialization include finance and accounting, risk management, energy trading, sales and marketing, and IT. In addition to its Texas location, Manhattan Resources also has an office in Chicago. President and CEO Chris Schoettelkotte founded Manhattan Resources firm, which also performs management assessments, in 1999.

Charteris Plc is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in providing consultancy services to clients to improve business performance and create business opportunities through the application of information technology. The Company is engaged in the provision of business and information technology (IT) consulting services. The Company’s service lines include customer centricity, Charteris business solutions and advanced Microsoft consulting. Charteris helps organizations achieve business change that is centered on their customers. As a supplier of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and CRM solutions, Charteris delivers business solutions that drive increased operational performance with lower costs. Charteris offers advanced consulting services and tailored solution delivery. On September 22, 2008, the Company acquired SIG Consulting Limited (SIG), a company specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP) consultancy services.

CERC has serviced the nation’s opinion research, voter contact and grassroots needs since 1987. As a full-service firm, Competitive Edge provides: political polling; consumer research; campaign voter contact; grassroots advocacy and organizational services.

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. Approximately 200 companies are members of the association, including many well-known brand names. The Association's mission is "To protect, serve and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers."

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