Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed
Companies

TORONTO, Feb. 16 /CNW/ - Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions was today named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, a prestigious award that recognizes management excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies.

Since 2001, Knightsbridge has provided Canada's top corporations with management advice and integrated services designed to meet their human capital management needs. Knightsbridge works with organizations to ensure their human capital requirements are aligned to their business strategy to create competitive advantage. The company's integrated specialists create customized solutions that build stronger people and stronger organizations. Today, the company was recognized for its own superior management and success in using the same philosophies, principles and practices internally that it recommends to its clients.

"From the very beginning we have managed Knightsbridge based on the same management principles and practices that we recommend daily to clients," said David Shaw, Founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions. "Knightsbridge has a clearly defined vision that is shared and understood across the company; we attract and keep the best people; we nurture leadership; and we create and reward a high performance culture that is aligned with our vision, business strategy and brand."

The Best Managed designation symbolizes Canadian corporate success: companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy. Companies on the list are Canadian-owned businesses that have outperformed their competitors, created jobs, achieved sustainable growth and excelled both at home and abroad.

"Since its founding, Knightsbridge has successfully managed its business strategy of key acquisitions coupled with planned organic growth and product/service innovation," said Shaw. "This has allowed Knightsbridge to differentiate itself from our competitors, deliver valuable client solutions and attract and retain some of the best talent in the human capital industry today while continually building shareholder value and profitability."

About Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions

Knightsbridge helps organizations strengthen the capability of their people to deliver results. Our seamlessly integrated teams of experienced specialists in Organizational Capability, Executive Search, Organizational Productivity and Career Transition provide customized solutions to deliver on your human capital needs. Knightsbridge has the people and services you need when you need stronger people.

Knightsbridge is Canada's fastest growing human capital company, with 26 offices and 240 employees across Canada the U.S and the U.K. including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, as well as Halifax, Moncton, and St. John's through our strategic alliance with KB Robertson Surrette. We serve our clients globally through strategic alliances with Lee Hecht Harrison for career transition services and Amrop for global executive search.

About Canada's Best Managed Companies

Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year, since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on three levels: 1) Best Managed winner (one of the 50 new winners selected each year); 2) Re-qualified member (repeat winners retain the Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Platinum Club member (winners that maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of six consecutive years). Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, and Queen's School of Business. For further information, visit www.canadas50best.com.

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