CognoLink Announces Expansion into China

Research firm expands global footprint to better serve clients with office in Shanghai

London, 08 June 2010: CognoLink, a leading primary research firm which specialises in engaging industry specialists with investors, today announced its expansion into China with the opening of an office in Shanghai, its new Asia Pacific hub. The expansion positions CognoLink, which already has a leading European presence, as the top choice for global investors looking to invest in markets beyond North America.

CognoLink has been recognised in the industry for its matching capabilities between clients and specialists and its stringent compliance framework in Europe. Its leadership intends to apply these same attributes to the Asia Pacific region to aid CognoLink’s clients in making informed investment decisions through a better understanding of local markets.

“After fielding a growing number of requests in Asia, we have decided to expand into this geography to better serve our clients. With our expertise, developed in Europe, of navigating different cultures and languages to identify the best specialists, we believe we are ideally positioned to do very well in Asia,” says Rodolphe de Hemptinne, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of CognoLink. “We are keen to seize the opportunities in this promising region, where access to accurate and non-biased information is at a significant premium. With our world-class staff and processes, we are confident our clients will experience the same outstanding quality of service they have been accustomed to in Europe.”

The expansion in China will improve access to local expertise for CognoLink’s clients. Similarly, the expansion will increase networking opportunities with international investors for CognoLink’s senior specialists. The Shanghai office has been operational for several months, with a rapidly growing team on the ground.

About CognoLink

CognoLink Limited is a European primary research firm focused on facilitating consultations with leading industry specialists in Europe. Our clients are global financial investment and strategy consulting firms who seek to develop insights and gather critical, sometimes niche information regarding investment and management decisions. For more information, visit www.cognolink.com.