Russell S. Reynolds Jr.

Chairman, RSR Partners (formerly Directorship Search Group)

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Company Info: RSR Partners (formerly Directorship Search Group)

Web site: www.rsrpartners.com

Address: 8 Sound Shore Dr., #250, Greenwich, Conn. 06830

Phone: 203-618-7001

E-mail: rsr@rsrpartners.com

Advice: Ask good questions, and do your homework. Respect others. Get up early and stay late.

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: An engaging smile and personality, respect for others, and intelligence.

Sector specialization: NA

Job function specialization: CEOs, corporate directors

Geographical Focus: Global

Favorite historical figure: President Ronald Reagan

Education: Yale Univ., BA 1954; New York Univ., 2 years toward an MBA

Languages: English

Employment history: RSR Partners, Chairman, 2007 to current; Directorship Search Group, Chairman, 1993-2007; Russell Reynolds Assoc., Founder, Chairman, and CEO, 1969-93; William H. Clark Assoc., 1966-69; U.S. Air Force, First Lieutentant, Strategic Air Command, Navigator, Bombardier, 1954-66; JPMorgan, Assistant VP, Commercial Banking, 1954-66

Other interests: Ocean racing (sailboats), skiing, music, racquet sports

Professional/Membership Affiliations: Greenwich Historical Society; Yale Cancer Hospital; American Friends of the Mary Rose; Trustee, Committee Member, Oppenheimer Mutual Funds; Trustee, Christ Episcopal Church

Experience in executive search consulting: 40+ years

High Profile Placement: President, CBS, 1972

Other paths I might have pursued: Architecture or advertising

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: Sarbanes-Oxley has a huge negative impact for the U.S. Internationalism will be the defining trend; the world is getting smaller every day.