Released on: September 11, 2008, 11:46 am

Press Release Author: Transearch International

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: Executive search firm Transearch International has
representation in most of the major economic centres of the world with over 50
offices in more than 30 countries. A new office was recently opened in Istanbul,
Turkey. The official launch of the office is scheduled for October 15th 2008.

Press Release Body: TRANSEARCH International recently opened an office in Istanbul,
Turkey. The official launch of the office is scheduled for October 15th 2008.

Haluk has aggressive goals for the business: “Turkey is on an upward trajectory and
our team has the vision and determination to succeed in this competitive and growing
environment. Being part of an international organisation will enable us to help
build our client’s businesses - no matter if they are multi-nationals establishing
themselves in Turkey for the first time or Turkish companies growing for the
future!”

Haluk Aykul, a seasoned self-starter and executive heads up the new operation. He
has extensive experience working in very different sectors from real estate and
construction to manufacturing and IT Telecoms to pharmaceuticals. He has also worked
with several multi-nationals such as Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Tetra Pak, DHL, 3M,
P&G, Novell, Remax, Black & Decker etc.

Alain Tanugi, Chairman TRANSEARCH International, adds: “Turkey is drawing
substantial new investments every year as foreign firms seek to take advantage of
its unique potential for growth as a gateway for regional development. I am
delighted to welcome Haluk and his team on board as I am convinced he will be able
to strengthen our presence in the region.”

For more information please contact the TRANSEARCH Corporate Office (contact at
transearch.com)

Note to Editors: About TRANSEARCH International executive search firm
TRANSEARCH International (http://www.transearch.com/) executive search firm was
founded in 1982 and celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007. TRANSEARCH
International has executive search representation in most of the major economic
centres of the world with 52 offices in 33 countries and is currently rated as the
9th largest global executive search firm by Executive Recruiter News (ERN). For more
information contact the TRANSEARCH Corporate Office: contact at transearch dot com.
TRANSEARCH executive search firm website: www.transearch.com

Web Site: http://www.transearch.com

Contact Details: TRANSEARCH Corporate Office: contact at transearch dot com.
TRANSEARCH executive search firm website: www.transearch.com