CTPartners (NYSE MKT:CTP), a leading global retained executive search firm, announced today that Robert Wilder will join the firm as Managing Partner of Middle East and North Africa. He will be based in the firm's Dubai office.

With over twenty years in executive search, Rob joins from Spencer Stuart where he spent nearly twelve years. With extensive international experience gained throughout his various roles with the firm, the last six years have been focused on emerging and growth markets. With a real passion and a demonstrable track record of success within the Middle East and North Africa, Rob spent four and a half years living in and building out this region. His search experience reaches across practices including Board Services, Financial Services, Technology and Professional Services.

Brian Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of CTPartners, said, "Rob is a global executive who knows how to collaborate and build. His senior-level search work across the world is a testament to his ability to reach across borders and recruit the best talent for both his multinational and local clients. We are very excited to have him leading the charge in MENA, an important region for CTPartners' clients."

Wilder commented, "CTPartners' reputation is that of a transformative and growth-oriented business committed to building client organizations, and I am thrilled to be associated with the firm. Its legacy strength in technology, quality and identifying talent complements my deep understanding of the MENA region."

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CTPartners is a leading performance-driven executive search firm serving clients across the globe. Committed to a philosophy of partnering with its clients, CTPartners offers a proven record in C-Suite, senior executive, and board searches, as well as expertise serving private equity and venture capital firms.

With origins dating back to 1980, CTPartners serves clients with a global organization of more than 400 professionals and employees, offering expertise in board advisory services and executive recruiting services in the financial services, life sciences, industrial, professional services, retail and consumer, and technology, media and telecom industries. Headquartered in New York, CTPartners has 25 offices in 16 countries. www.ctnet.com

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