Amid Increasing Corporate Complexities and the Intensifying Need for Highly Developed Executives.

Oklahoma City, OK -- (SBWire) -- 08/30/2011 --Executive Development Associates, Inc. (EDA), a leading provider of executive development, executive coaching and executive assessment for the Global 1000, today announced that it named John Mattone as its new President. Bonnie Hagemann will continue to serve as CEO.

An assessment expert, Mr. Mattone has over 30 years’ experience in the human capital, talent management and leadership development industries where he served as

1. an entrepreneur who has built two successful human capital consulting firms,

2. an executive of a multi-million dollar human resources consulting firm, and

3. a leading industrial psychologist and respected worldwide authority in executive assessment, coaching, succession management and HR predictive analytics.

CEO Bonnie Hagemann stated "We are excited and fortunate to have John Mattone join EDA as President during such a critical time for Executive and Leadership Development. As more and more companies are gearing up for the massive leadership shift due to the baby boomer exodus, executive development, executive assessment and executive coaching are more critical than ever. Companies must ensure that their leaders are well-prepared for the journey ahead. Corporate leaders face extreme circumstances including globalization, technology that is changing faster than companies can keep up with, government restrictions and a litigious society. They have to be savvier than ever before. They need all the skills of the past and so much more. Executive Development is a key component to ensuring their success and John has just the right mix of experience, expertise and enthusiasm to lead EDA as we work side by side with our clients to develop their leaders."

Founded in 1982, EDA has a 29-year history of successfully designing and delivering custom-designed, world-class executive development programs for high potentials and senior executives. EDA has worked at the top of the house with leading organizations around the world. In addition to executive development, executive assessment and executive coaching, EDA has led the state-of-the-art with innovative, high-impact solutions, proprietary processes, research and publications with 4 published books in the field, numerous published articles and Trends research in Executive Development, High Potential Development and Executive Coaching. For more information contact Dawn Ciarlone at 866 EXEC DEV (393-2338) ext. 106.