Foster's Selects Futurestep As Its Strategic Talent Partner

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Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:40pm EDT

SYDNEY, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company
(NYSE: KFY) specializing in talent acquisition solutions, today announced that
it has been chosen by premium global drinks company Foster's Group Ltd. as the
strategic talent partner in evolving Foster's recruitment function. A press
release covering this announcement was originally issued in the Asia-Pacific
region by Futurestep's Sydney, Australia office on August 12.

Foster's new recruitment model will build on the current success of Foster's
Careers and deliver a consistent global approach to help build a high
performance culture. The model will have a broad scope, including all
permanent roles and mid-level executives, as well as temporary recruitment.
Futurestep will work onsite in all key locations, with transition from the
current model commencing in August.

Foster's Director Talent and Organisation Development, Nick Avery, said, "We
selected Futurestep because of their global capability, cost effective
approach and value added services which include workforce planning, advanced
search methodology and innovation."

Futurestep Australia's Managing Director, Sue Tuffley, said,  "Futurestep is
excited by the opportunity to help Foster's achieve one of its key strategic
goals to create a high performance culture and an environment which attracts,
develops, recognizes and retains the very best people."

About Futurestep
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company, is the industry leader in strategic talent
acquisition, offering fully customized, flexible solutions to help
organisations meet specific workforce needs. Our full-spectrum portfolio of
services includes: Strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Consulting
Services, Project-Based Recruitment and Mid-Level Recruitment. With locations
on four continents and a record of success in securing top talent around the
world, Futurestep provides the experience and global reach to identify,
attract and retain the people who drive business success. To learn more, visit
www.futurestep.com.

About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), with more than 90 offices in 40
countries, is a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Based
in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to
identify, deploy, develop, retain and reward their talent. For more
information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, visit
www.kornferry.com.

About Foster's Group Ltd.
Foster's is a leading international drinks company, with a renowned portfolio
of beer, wine, spirits, cider and non-alcohol brands. As the leading alcohol
company in Australia and the Pacific, Foster's is the proud owner of the
region's favourite drinks brands, including Australia's No. 1 beer, Victoria
Bitter, Australia's leading premium beer, Crown Lager, and the region's finest
wine brands including Wolf Blass, Penfolds, Rosemount, Yellowglen and
Lindemans. With an Australian brewing and winemaking heritage stretching from
the mid 19th century, Foster's remains at the forefront of innovation with an
integrated distribution model, focused cross-category, cross-channel sales
force and an integrated logistics and administrative network. Foster's is
based in Melbourne, Australia, and publicly listed on the Australian Stock
Exchange. www.fosters.com.au




SOURCE  Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company

Angelyn Varkey of Futurestep, +65 6411 9494, angelyn.varkey@futurestep.com
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