KEMA `Smart Grid` Executive Named a Top 25 Consultant for 2009

Consulting Magazine recognizes Robert Wilhite for leading market growth
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
KEMA (www.kema.com) senior vice president Robert Wilhite is one of Consulting
Magazine`s top 25 consultants for 2009. Recognized for excellence in energy
consulting, Wilhite leads the firm`s global Intelligent Networks and
Communications practice. Demonstrating the strength of KEMA`s continued growth,
this is the second year in a row a KEMA consultant has been awarded this
distinction.

Consulting Magazine is a widely respected publication covering key
decision-makers at the world's most influential consulting firms. The annual Top
25 consultants are nominated by colleagues and clients for their excellence in
one of several critical areas, including: leadership, client service,
healthcare, energy, public sector, technology, retail and financial services.

The publication highlights that under Wilhite`s leadership, KEMA has grown to
become a significant player in the marketplace, helping clients by developing
and delivering comprehensive solutions to achieve smart grids and AMI
deployments worldwide. Essentially starting the KEMA `smart grid` practice from
scratch four years ago "in only a short time, Wilhite has positioned KEMA to be
competitive with much larger and more established consulting practices in the
area." Wilhite also is one of the primary authors of KEMA`s Utility of the
Future book.

"The smart grid and advanced metering are emerging as enablers-and primary
drivers-of significant change for our energy and utility clients," says Hugo van
Nispen, president and managing director of KEMA operations in the Americas. "Rob
exemplifies KEMA`s dedication to clients as a technical advisor and solutions
partner. Through his experience, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, Rob is
helping advance KEMA`s position in the smart grid market and enabling clients to
forge strategic technical and management roadmaps towards a more efficient,
effective and sustainable energy future."

Based in North Carolina, Wilhite joined KEMA in 2004 as an executive consultant
in the management consulting practice. He established the North American AMI
practice in 2005 and by 2008 was promoted to senior vice president and global
lead for the Intelligent Networks and Communications practice. He holds an MBA
in business administration and finance from Florida International University and
a B.S. in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Consulting magazine will honor The Top 25 recipients on June 17 at a gala awards
dinner in New York City.

Wilhite is chairing a panel discussion on operating a smart grid at KEMA`s
second annual Utility of the Future executive conference in Washington DC June
17 - 19, 2009.

About KEMA

Founded in 1927, KEMA (www.kema.com) is a global provider of business and
technical consulting, operational support, measurement and inspection, testing
and certification for the energy and utility industry. KEMA employs more than
1,800 professionals in 20 countries. The firm`s North American consulting
operations (KEMA, Inc.) are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. KEMA`s
global headquarters are in Arnhem, the Netherlands with offices worldwide.

KEMA media relations contacts (www.kema.com/press_releases):
North America:
Kristen Brewitt, 781 418 5714
or
Europe:
Rolf van Stenus
tel. +31 26 3 56 2607

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