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Independent Executive Compensation Advisor Pearl Meyer & Partners Names Sanford Godwin as Managing Director

NEW YORK, May 10, 2010 — Sanford Godwin has joined independent executive compensation consultant Pearl Meyer & Partners as a Managing Director in the firm's Atlanta office. Mr. Godwin most recently was a consultant with Mercer.

"Given the rapid pace of new developments in executive compensation and governance, we are particularly pleased to bring to the firm Sandy's 25 years of consulting experience and strong reputation," said David N. Swinford, president and CEO of Pearl Meyer & Partners.

Mr. Godwin advises Compensation Committees and top management teams on all aspects of executive compensation, outside Director compensation and related corporate governance issues. During his career, he has worked with a wide variety of publicly traded and privately held companies in most major industries. Mr. Godwin frequently speaks on compensation and governance issues for trade and professional organizations.

"Sandy will further expand our ability to deliver top-notch executive compensation and governance services to clients throughout the Southeast from our growing practice here in Atlanta," said Joe Mallin, Managing Director and Office Head of the Atlanta office of Pearl Meyer & Partners.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Godwin was a Partner and Principal of Mercer, where he was the executive compensation practice leader for the Atlanta office.

Mr. Godwin holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a Certified Compensation Professional.

About Pearl Meyer & Partners
For over 20 years, Pearl Meyer & Partners (www.pearlmeyer.com) has served as a trusted independent advisor to Boards and their senior management in the areas of compensation governance, strategy and program design. The firm provides comprehensive solutions to complex compensation challenges for companies ranging from the Fortune 500 to not-for-profits as well as emerging high-growth companies. These organizations rely on Pearl Meyer & Partners to develop programs that align rewards with long-term business goals to create value for all stakeholders: shareholders, executives, and employees.  The firm maintains offices in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and San Jose.