LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The monthly meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) will feature a presentation by Jo-Anne Smith of DBM, a global human resources consulting firm. The dinner program will focus on "Early Warning Signs that a CFO Should Consider Starting a Job Search" and will be held on Thursday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at the Jonathan Club, 545 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
DBM pioneered the global career transition industry. DBM's capabilities include employee transition, retention, development, and selection services and are designed to maximize employee productivity and help companies manage the risks of organizational change. DBM has more than 230 locations in over 50 countries.
The Professional Development Program presentation prior to the dinner will also be presented by Jo-Anne Smith of DBM and is entitled "How to Jump Start a Job Search and Find a Job in 30 Days." The Professional Development Program presentation will start at 5 p.m. at the Jonathan Club. News media may call Lucinda Hill, president, Los Angeles Chapter of Financial Executives International, at 213-243-7648, for reservations.
Attendees are urged to make reservations by visiting the FEI web site and registering at the meetings and events page at http://www.fei.org/chapter/LA/meetings.cfm
About FEI
Founded in 1931, Financial Executives International is a professional association for senior level financial executives, representing 15,000 individuals. Headquartered in Florham Park, N.J. with offices in Washington, D.C., the organization is comprised of 86 chapters across the United States and Canada and nine technical committees. The organization's mission is to provide leadership on emerging issues concerning the financial community, personal and professional development, advocacy services and peer networking opportunities for chief financial officers, vice presidents of finance, controllers, treasurers, tax executives, and finance and accounting professors in academia. Other typical titles held by FEI members include assistant controller, subsidiary chief financial officer or controller, assistant treasurer and director of tax.
The LA chapter of FEI currently has approximately 400 members who represent a full array of industries including defense, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, insurance and technology.