Talent Management Specialists, Hazell & Associates, Appoints Jennifer Collins Ridout as Managing Director 

TORONTO, CANADA (Mar. 11, 2009) –  Hazell & Associates, one of Canada’s leading talent management firms, announces today the appointment of Jennifer Collins Ridout as Managing Director.   In her new role, Ridout leads the overall management and operation of all service areas and works with the Executive Team to determine the company’s strategic direction.

“Jennifer has an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and best practice that is so crucial in our industry,” says Mike Hazell, chief executive officer of Hazell & Associates.  “In addition to her new responsibilities, Jennifer will serve as our key liaison with Career Partners International which enables us to deliver our services to clients throughout Ontario and around the globe.”

Founded in 1979, Hazell & Associates specializes in acquiring, developing and transitioning human capital.  Since its inception, the company has served more than 850 organizations and provided individual talent management programs to more than 15,000 people.  The firm’s clients represent a broad spectrum of Canada’s leading organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.   Hazell & Associates has offices in Toronto, Mississauga and Markham to serve the greater Toronto area and partner offices in ten other locations across Ontario. 

Hazell & Associates (www.cpiworld.ca) is an original founder of Career Partners International (CPI), one of the world’s largest providers of talent management solutions with more than 160 offices in 20 countries around the world.  Established in 1987, CPI focuses on talent management, outplacement and executive coaching services backed by the expertise and experience of more than 1,600 highly trained professionals. (www.cpiworld.com).