WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Adecco Group, and its subsidiary Lee Hecht Harrison LLC (LHH), have successfully completed the acquisition of Drake Beam Morin, Inc. (DBM). Both Lee Hecht Harrison and Drake Beam Morin are providers of career transition and talent development solutions to leading organizations worldwide.

Joining forces propels the combined LHH/DBM global organization to the worldwide market leadership position in talent development solutions, including career transition, career development, leadership development, and change management services.

“As separate entities, LHH and DBM were two very strong, innovative and successful organizations. Together, with complementary strengths, the new LHH/DBM global organization presents service offerings and delivery resources unmatched in the talent development industry,” said Peter Alcide, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lee Hecht Harrison. “The new LHH/DBM global organization is the world’s leading provider of career transition and talent development solutions, with industry-leading technology capabilities. And our expanded global footprint enables the combined operation to serve clients and candidates with an unprecedented worldwide presence.”

Both LHH and DBM bring significant operational strengths and extraordinary talent to the new organization. The operations and footprint of LHH and DBM largely complement each other.

As the world’s leading provider of talent development solutions, the LHH/DBM organization presents unparalleled capability and value to its clients and candidates, and unmatched opportunities for its employees.

SOURCE Lee Hecht Harrison