LEADING WORKFORCE READINESS SOLUTIONS COMPANY APPOINTS NEW CEO John G. Nackel To Join Sértan As New Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

(Los Angeles, CA -- July 2002) -- Sértan, the leader in workforce readiness solutions, announces the appointment of John G. Nackel as the company's new Chairman and CEO. As Chairman and CEO, Nackel will assume the leadership of Sértans strategic direction, as well as building global market share. Nackel will also manage Sértans health care division.

Prior to joining Sértan, Nackel was with Ernst & Young and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young for 25 years. He held several leadership positions, including Managing Director of E&Ys Global Health Care Consulting Operations and Managing Director of E & Ys New Ventures. While at CGE&Y, he served as CEO of Local Professional Services, North America, now know as, Sogeti. John also served on or chaired, the boards of several privately held companies.

It is a great pleasure to appoint someone with John Nackels leadership and industry experience. The board selected John because of his vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills. His track record is impressive," says co-founder, Steve Perkins. "I am very excited to be part of this team. I believe that Sértan is positioned to make a big impact in the field of workforce readiness, especially as it pertains to the health care industry. Sertan has solutions for compliance management, operations, and extended workforce staffing that the health care industry needs right now, says Nackel.

Nackel is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE) and a Fellow of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers. He has authored over 30 articles and books on the subject of health care and leadership and is a regular speaker at trade and professional society meetings.

Sértan is an expert in turning critical information into usable knowledge. Sértans customized approach is solution-based; supported by a high level of industry experience, ability to find expert talent and powerful systems like its Critical Update Engine (CUE). From readiness assessment to implementation, Sértans AbleMetricsTM methodology provides companies the optimum combination of talent and expertise to insure them the highest possible level of workforce readiness. For more information visit www.sertan.net.

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