MADISON, Wis. -- Credit union executives searching to add talentto their team can now access a solution provided by a partnershipbetween CUES and global talent management firm Korn/FerryInternational. The new Executive Solutions service has beenproduced uniquely for credit unions and covers leadershipdevelopment from executive searches to coaching, successionplanning and board development.

Executive Solutions navigates executive searches by identifyingthe right leaders with candidate assessments. Once the leadershipteam is complete, credit unions can find real-time solutions forsituations including mergers, expansions and consolidations,management changes and career coaching.

"A skilled and talented leadership team is essential to everycredit union," said CUES Chairman Rose Bartolomucci, who ispresident/CEO of Kent Credit Union in Kent, Ohio. "The stronger themanagement team, the more a credit union will thrive. We're veryexcited to be able to offer this powerful resource to creditunions. Through CUES, Korn/Ferry's extensive knowledge andcomprehensive services will give credit unions a valuablecompetitive advantage."