DHR International Achieves Significant Q1 Growth in its European Life Sciences Practice

LONDON, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

DHR International, the privately held global executive search company, is delighted to report significant growth in its European Life Sciences Practice since the acquisition of UK based life science specialists Barrett Webb in November 2011.

Head-count within DHR's European Life Science division - which is headquartered in St Albans, UK and has offices in Germany, the Netherlands and France - has grown by 25% during the quarter.

In Q1 2012, compared to Q1 2011, the number of European life science assignments have similarly grown by 50% - headline projects in the quarter include the appointment of Chairman, Chief Development Officer, Director of Market Access and Chief Medical Officer for healthcare technology, specialty pharmaceuticals and major biopharma clients.

Sue Rossiter, managing director and practice lead for DHR International's European Life Sciences Practice, commented:

"Despite the economic clouds that remain over Europe, we are seeing significant demand for our specialist executive services within the European Life Sciences sector. This is being driven by a combination of increasing competition for key leadership talent within Europe and continued growth in life sciences infrastructure in emerging markets around the world. With our deep industry knowledge and global reach, we are excellently positioned to continue benefiting from these trends."

DHR International's European Life Science Practice focuses on Board, C-Level, VP and Director appointments in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, medical technology, diagnostics and devices, and pharmaceutical services sectors.

About DHR International and its Life Sciences Practice

Established in 1989, DHR International is one of the largest privately-owned retained executive search firms in the world. The company offers executive search services through more than 160 consultants in more than 50 offices around the world. Each of DHR's consultants is a member of a specialist practice group which provides clients with access to fully-integrated global services, provided by specialists who understand their industry, business environment and its talent network.

DHR's Global Life Sciences practice comprises an integrated team of more than 40 specialist consultants in Europe, North and South America and Asia. It undertakes assignments for NED, Board, C-level, VP and Director appointments for global, regional and local clients.

For more information on DHR and our Global Life Sciences practice please see our website.

http://www.dhrinternational.com

For further information:

Toby Hall/Clare Tivey  (GTH Media Relations) +44(0)20-3103-3903

Sue Rossiter (DHR International Life Sciences Europe) +44(0)1727-797540

Caitlin Coombs (DHR International - Corporate Communications) +1-312-782-1581