Executive Search Firm Cripps Sears & Partners Celebrates its 35th Anniversary

1. Executive Search Firm Cripps Sears & Partners Celebrates its 35th Anniversary The company celebrates 35 years of world class executive search and looks ahead to an even more promising future London, 23 September 2008 — Executive Search Firm Cripps Sears & Partners* celebrated its 35th Anniversary at the ‘Orangery’ in Kensington Palace. The firm was joined by over 250 guests who included clients, contacts, candidates and dignitaries; including HRH Prince Michael of Kent and a number of International ambassadors. Jim Carlisle from Toronto Canada – and Chairman of the World Search Group**, of which Cripps Sears is a member – was invited to speak alongside Mike Cripps about their vision for the future. The evening had a Middle-Eastern theme which was infused throughout the event, from the canapés to the entertainment. Guests enjoyed fantastic spectacles of fire-eating and snake charmers whilst sipping their champagne cocktails. “We have been looking forward to this day for quite some time and everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly. We have managed numerous assignments in the Middle East and Sub Sahara, particularly as part of our Energy practice group, hence the party’s theme”, said Michael Cripps of Cripps Sears & Partners. Mike spoke to the guests about some of his experiences, successes and challenges over the last 35 years and his optimism for the next 35 years given the firm’s growing, motivated and talented team. He said, “Cripps Sears can now justifiably claim to be a leader in its chosen sectors, namely: Energy and Infrastructure, as well as the Professional and Advisory Services that support these two sectors.” He added: "On this special day, we also want to express our sincere appreciation to our loyal staff members, clients and suppliers for their continuing support as partners in our growth”. *Established in 1973 Cripps Sears & Partners is a London based, international executive search firm exclusively serving the Energy, Infrastructure and Professional Services sectors. ** The World Search Group is an international strategic alliance of independent retained executive search firms with members in virtually every international market, finding the right person, for the right position, at the right time. With members now in 40 major cities world wide, World Search Group ranks among the top 20 executive search organizations in the world