CTPartners (NYSE MKT: CTP), a leading global retained executive search firm, announced today that David Rossi has joined the firm as a Partner in the Industrial Practice. Mr. Rossi's focus is on serving clients in the natural resources and diversified manufacturing sectors. He is based in the firm's Chicago office.

Rossi joins CTPartners from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a Senior Client Partner in the firm's Global Industrial Market, serving as Global Sector Leader of Basic Materials. He has successfully completed assignments for senior general management and boards of directors specializing in operations, business development, corporate development, supply chain, commercial, and strategic management functions.

Prior to his search career, Rossi spent 18 years in strategic consulting, including his role as Global Industry Leader of Accenture's Forest Products and Building Materials Practice. In addition to this industry leadership role, Rossi served as the offering lead for Plants and Assets across the chemical & natural resources sectors in North America. He entered the consulting profession with Arthur D. Little. His earlier experience includes operations management with General Foods and his service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army.

A graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point, Rossi earned an MBA from the Owen School at Vanderbilt University.

Brian Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of CTPartners, said, "Dave has a passion for serving clients and will be a terrific addition to our Industrial Practice. His consulting experience is a natural fit for helping clients meet their talent goals."

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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 22 offices in 14 countries.

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