NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 12th July 2007 -- Global executive search consultancy Gow & Partners LLC announced today that Gerald Ross, CEO of Rubicon Intelligence Unit, has been appointed to the Gow & Partners Advisory Board. Dr. Ross has worked with leaders to adapt the seismic waves of globalization including off-shoring in Asia, security threats, and non-industry competition. Rubicon provides leaders with an intelligence gathering process that addresses these complex issues.

Dr. Ross previously served as Dean of McGill’s Faculty of Management overseeing an International Executive Institute and Program at the bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. level. His experience in executive education is far-reaching - having worked with Wharton’s International Forum and developed a strategy for IBM’s corporate universities. Recently, Dr. Ross received the Golden Key Award for his contribution to management education. Frequently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fortune, Business Week and The Harvard Business Review, he is also internationally renowned for his Path to Change® series, an internationally best-selling film series on corporate transformation.

“We are delighted that Gerald Ross has agreed to join our Advisory Board,” said Roddy Gow, Chairman. “He has extensive knowledge of dealing with boards and company restructuring and is a pioneer in the field of the development of remote learning concepts.”