Global Compliance Announces the Appointment of James P. Burke as Chief Executive Officer

Global Compliance Services, Inc., a leading global provider of compliance, risk management, governance, and ethical consulting solutions, announced the appointment of James P. Burke as Chief Executive Officer effective today.

Mr. Burke joins Global Compliance from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) where he held a variety of senior leadership roles including President, Global Information Services and Chief Quality Officer, President, U.S. Customer Segments, and Senior Vice President, Global Solutions and Chief Marketing Officer.

Prior to joining D&B, Mr. Burke was Chief Development Officer of Prudential's e-Business Group and Head of Internet Marketing at First USA Bank. He also held marketing leadership roles at MCI Communications and served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. He currently serves on the Boards of two charitable organizations, Covenant House and Tuesday's Children.

"Jim Burke's demonstrated success within leading solutions-based organizations along with his ability to create energy and enthusiasm make him the ideal person to lead Global Compliance's continued growth and evolution," stated David Roberts, Chairman of the Board for Global Compliance.

Founded in 1981, Global Compliance introduced the industry's first ethics and compliance reporting hotline. Today, the company provides the ethics and compliance industry's most comprehensive and integrated suite of products and services.

"Global Compliance has an impressive history of helping corporations, governments, academic institutions, and non-profits create compliant, ethical, and highly productive cultures," said Mr. Burke. "It is an honor and a privilege for me to play a guiding role in the company's future."

"Concluded Mr. Roberts, "The Board of Directors would like to thank Steve Grossman for his stewardship of the company as interim CEO. We are confident Global Compliance is well positioned for success, and with Jim now on board, we are excited to move forward."

About Global Compliance Services, Inc.

Global Compliance provides the most comprehensive and integrated suite of offerings that enable organizations to create business cultures of compliant and ethical behavior. Global Compliance currently serves more than 4,000 clients including 50% of the Fortune 100, 35% of the Fortune 1000, and nearly 25% of the Global 500, along with colleges and universities, government entities, and world renowned non-profit organizations. Global Compliance Services, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.