Johannesburg, South Africa – April 20, 2015 – AltoPartners, the rapidly growing international alliance of independent executive search firms, welcome our Norwegian partner firm KingBird to the global alliance. By joining the AltoPartners alliance, KingBird, a partner owned executive search company based in Oslo, increases the AltoPartners global reach to 50 offices across 31 countries.

“We are delighted to welcome KingBird to the global AltoPartners alliance as KingBird strengthens our presence in key business territories and completes our Nordic footprint. We are currently driving our robust expansion strategy and actively acquiring new Partner firms to join the AltoPartners alliance. Our alliance is a unique one – it is one that is inherently entrepreneurial in spirit and one where we foster true close collaboration globally. We approach our business assignments in innovative ways, with a strong emphasis on local knowledge. Coupled with the fact that our Partners retain their local brand identities whilst leveraging off our global brand name and presence, the AltoPartners alliance becomes an appealing business partner for independent, boutique firms,” said Stephen Dallamore, AltoPartners Global Chairman.

Inspired by how Norway’s smallest bird got its name, KingBird’s ambition is to be the best but not necessarily the biggest. An ambition which aligns perfectly with its new global alliance, AltoPartners. With over 20 years’ experience gained in leading executive search consultancies, KingBird’s five partners have carved impressive reputations across Norwegian and international businesses.

“AltoPartners is a perfect match for KingBird. Now, not only are we able to serve local clients, and adapt to their specific needs, we are able to also offer our clients far-reaching global expertise and executive search services through our worldwide partner offices. Through this alliance we tick-off clients’ key requirements for service providers: be sensitive to their specific needs, be flexible and knowledgeable, be highly specialised and professional, and be able to operate in a global business world. We are delighted to join the fastest growing global alliance within executive search, and we know our clients will benefit from it,” said Bjørn Boberg, KingBird Partner and Norwegian AltoPartners Country Manager on joining the alliance.

AltoPartners continue to expand the alliance in key regions and territories, whilst maintaining a strong presence in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. In addition to our office in Norway, our Nordic presence includes offices in Denmark, Finland and Sweden. For the complete list of partner companies and territories we cover, please visit www.altopartners.com

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About AltoPartners

Established in 2006 as an alliance between three well-established groups, namely; Accord Group, Leaders Trust International and Oxygen Executive Search, today the alliance covers 50 offices in 31 countries. The AltoPartners alliance has created a distinctive force in executive search worldwide, giving global coverage across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. For more information about the work we do and the regions we cover, please visit www.altopartners.com Follow AltoPartners on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/companies/altopartners

About KingBird

Kingbird is a partner owned executive search company with more than 20 years of experience from Bjerke & Luther, Accenture and Boyden. We also hold management experience from Norwegian and international businesses. We are committed to developing long-term partnerships with our customers. Our knowledge of most industries and organizations and their various challenges create great solutions and value for our customers. We take pride in helping our customers across several levels such as at board level, finding senior and middle managers, experienced specialists and key personnel. For more information about KingBird, please visit www.kingbird.no

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Julia Scheffer
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