BPI Group Appoints Michaelene George Director, Business Development

Chicago, IL (November 17, 2010) – BPI group, a rapidly growing human resources and management consultancy, has hired Michaelene George as Director, Business Development. She will serve clients with local, national and international operations in the Midwest and will work from BPI group's North American headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Ms. George has over 25 years of experience in diverse business environments, including line and staff positions in professional services, manufacturing, financial services and technology. In her new role, she is responsible for maintaining relationships and providing advice on human resources services to global clients.

Prior to joining BPI Group, Ms. George served as Director of Business Development with The Forum Corporation. Previously, she was Vice President, Operations, and Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at Drake Beam Morin. Other past experience includes Directorships in a Chicago-based executive recruitment firm and in Human Resources, College Relations and Recruiting for R.R. Donnelley and Sons Corporation. Ms. George also has deep entrepreneurial roots as the Founder and President of Life Designs, an executive career coaching practice. She has won numerous awards in recognition of her creative solutions development for customers.

Ms. George earned a B.S. degree in Speech Communication, from Ithaca College, New York and a M.S., Ed.S. in Counseling and Personnel from The State University of New York at Albany.

About BPI group
BPI group is a leading global management and human resources consulting firm. We understand that sustainable organizational success depends, in large part, on individual success. This is why we approach our work with a sharp and balanced focus on the organization and the individual. We have 25 years of experience in North America providing customized, pragmatic solutions that drive organizational, team, leadership and individual excellence and span the entire talent management lifecycle.

Headquartered in Paris, France, BPI group is the world's third-largest career management firm. More than 2,000 consultants strong, BPI group has offices in 40 European, Asian, North African, North and South American countries.