OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSON), a leading total talent solutions provider, announced today the appointment of Mimi Drake, 50, and Connia Nelson, 63, as new independent directors to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“Last year we began a formal process to identify potential new directors to enhance our Board. After conducting a thorough search, we are excited to announce the addition of Ms. Drake and Ms. Nelson to the Hudson Global Board. Their extensive management, leadership, and human resources experience make them exceptionally qualified to serve as independent directors,” said Richard Coleman, Hudson Global’s Chairman of the Board. “Ms. Drake’s board experience coupled with her passion for improving workplace diversity and inclusion will make a significant and immediate contribution to the Company. Ms. Nelson’s human resources background and talent management expertise lend themselves particularly well to Hudson Global’s business and she brings a strong client perspective to our Board. Both appointments reflect our strong belief that the makeup of our Board should reflect the values, experiences, and diversity of thought of our employees and clients.”

Ms. Drake added, “I am very excited to join Hudson Global’s Board during such a pivotal period in the Company’s history and I look forward to collaborating with the Board and management team going forward to add value on behalf of clients, employees, and stockholders.”

Ms. Nelson added, “Hudson Global has long been an industry leader in total talent solutions. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the Board and management team to drive continued success for the Company in this exciting time.”

About Mimi Drake

Ms. Drake brings to the Board over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily in strategic, operating, and client-focused roles. She is the Co-CEO of Permit Capital Advisors, an investment advisory firm based in suburban Philadelphia. Ms. Drake’s career includes executive management roles in the finance industry, where she helped bring strategies to market and scale them successfully.