FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2007

Contact:
Richard J. Darlington (212-332-3225)
New York, NY
rdarlington@darlingtonpartners.com

Darlington Partners announces Record Results for 2006

Executive search firm Darlington Partners, Ltd. announces record revenue and recruiting activity for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Richard J. Darlington, Founder/CEO commented "Our three practice areas all contributed to strong year over year growth with the Governance/Risk/Compliance practice leading the way."

Highlights of the year included:

• Board of Directors/Outside Counsel activities expanded with Board-directed General Counsel & Compliance search activities
• Key Hedge/Mutual Fund operations & treasury activity
• Expanded Property & Casualty sector penetration with key Finance, Strategy & Operations activities
• Key Life/Retirement leadership searches in Brokerage and Retirement Products & Solutions
• Placement of the President and the Chief Compliance Officer for a Fortune 100 captive broker-dealer
• De novo build out of leadership functions in the Financial Guaranty/Surety sector

"The first year of our Baltimore office was a resounding success. Tim Hogan, Managing Director, has proven to be a trusted and valuable resource to our growing list of Property & Casualty clients," Darlington stated.

Darlington Partners, Ltd. is a retained executive search firm with offices in New York, Chicago, and Baltimore. The firm conducts leadership searches for Compliance/Risk Management, Sales/Marketing, and Financial Management executives.

For additional information please visit: http://www.darlingtonpartners.com