CTPartners (NYSEMKT:CTP), the leading global retained executive search firm, announced today that Michel Deschapelles has joined the firm as a Partner in its Miami office. Michel will be a member of the firm’s global Professional Services and Technology, Media and Telecom Practices.

Michel joins from Egon Zehnder where he was a Consultant for seven years, specializing in executive search and advising senior clients on human capital issues. He led assignments for global clients both domestically as well as across Latin American with a focus on the Services, Telecom and Technology sectors. His consulting work centered on talent acquisition, executive assessment, talent management, organizational design, coaching and team effectiveness.

Prior to his consulting career, Michel’s corporate experience includes 10 years at Alcatel-Lucent where he progressed through a series of ascending leadership and managerial roles. Earlier, Michel spent time with HSBC and Credit Suisse First Boston in technology and operational roles.

Michael A. Matella, Vice Chairman and Global Head of the Professional Services Practice said, “Michel brings a great mixture of executive search, human capital consulting and business experience to the Firm and the Practice. His work in international markets and knowledge of the competencies necessary for bringing his clients the best talent will be a valuable asset in serving our clients and continuing our firm’s significant global growth and expansion.”

“I’m excited by the opportunity to join such a quality driven organization as CTPartners,” said Michel Deschapelles. “I look forward to working with clients to solve their most critical talent issues with a great platform designed to deliver an efficient and transparent process.”

About CTPartners

CTPartners (www.ctnet.com) is a leading global executive search firm that is designed to deliver in-depth expertise, creative strategies, and outstanding results to clients worldwide. Committed to a philosophy of partnering with its clients, CTPartners offers a proven track record in C-Suite, top executive, and board searches, as well as extensive experience in serving private equity and venture capital firms.

From its 30 offices in 18 countries, CTPartners serves clients with a global organization of more than 500 professionals and employees, offering expertise in board advisory services, key leadership functions, and executive recruiting services in the financial services, life sciences, industrial, professional services, retail and consumer, and technology, media and telecom industries.