Appointment of New EMEA Managing Director for Solomon Page Group LLC's Financial Services in London

LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solomon Page Group LLC is pleased to announce it has appointed John Burr as a Managing Director within its Financial Services Division.  Based in London, John will oversee Solomon Page's EMEA business.  He will report to Scott Page, Co-Founder and Managing Director, who is based in the firm's New York headquarters.

"We are delighted to have a professional of John's caliber spearheading our London office," said Scott Page. "His appointment demonstrates our commitment to our global platform and clients' continued success."

John has over twenty years Global Financial Services experience across EMEA, the Americas and Asia, particularly within Global Banking and Markets.  Prior to joining Solomon Page Group, John was most recently a Founding Partner of Riverhouse Partners, having previously been a Board Member and Partner with Principal Search Ltd.

Headquartered in New York with ten offices across the United States in addition to London, The Solomon Page Group LLC is a leading provider of Executive Search & Staffing Solutions.  www.solomonpage.com