IPS Group Adds SVP

February 27, 2011 – IPS Group has appointed Daniel R. Gattis as senior vice president of IPS Search, Inc., its North American retained search division. Mr. Gattis will provide domestic and international search and selection consultation to insurance, healthcare, and financial services clients. Prior to joining IPS Search, he was senior vice president and managing director of Jacobson Executive Search. Prior to Jacobson, he was founder and CEO of The Richard Harrington Company, a boutique consultancy engaged in insurance and financial services. Alan Charlesworth, managing director of IPS Group, said: “IPS has operated as a leading insurance search and selection consultancy in the London, Lloyd's and international insurance markets since 1969. We took IPS private through MBO in 1991 and embarked on a considered expansion. Since 1999 IPS Search, Inc. has developed a strong track record of delivering excellent client service and we are fortunate to have Dan join us to enhance our capabilities.” IPS Search serves the insurance industry worldwide with executive search and recruitment solutions since 1969 with offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Southampton, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Chicago.