In Uncertain Economic Times Companies Need Actionable Strategies: Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, February 24, 2010 - In the current economic climate, every business's primary focus should be
on returning to profitability. To do so, they need to possess the insight and
knowledge to effectively generate, evaluate and implement innovative growth
strategies. These strategies must be able to tackle any challenge that can
impede growth and profitability.

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Frost & Sullivan's flagship congress, GIL 2010: Europe - The Global
Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership
(www.gil-global.com/Europe), provides senior executives with a
platform to network with industry luminaries and thought leaders exchanging
proven best practices, tools and strategies to accelerate growth. Leveraging
over 49 years of experience, Frost & Sullivan delivers invaluable insight to
clients to help them meet their growth objectives, through the development
and implementation of a systematic process for growth.

"GIL 2010: Europe will focus on building a solid strategy to drive
growth," says Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com/) Partner and Director
for European Operations Dorman Followill. "It will also deliver in-depth 360
Degree Perspectives across eight vertical Industry Think Tanks supporting
critical decision-making, helping executives achieve their corporate growth
objectives."

The congress is a highly interactive forum, geared towards enabling
executives to better prepare for the current challenges and future trends
that affect their industries. Delegates will have the opportunity to
participate in interactive Think Tanks led by industry visionaries,
innovators and leaders.

"The dedicated sessions afford participants the opportunity to closely
examine a unique 360 Degree Perspective of critical success factors
influencing growth in their own market landscapes," Followill says.
"Executives will also have the chance to examine global market opportunities,
insights, and growth objectives."

Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation and Leadership Global Congress is
the only event available to senior executives which is specifically designed
to support critical decision-making. GIL 2010: Europe's interactive exchanges
will allow for candid discussions, networking, and the chance for executives
to benchmark against award-winning tools and strategies.

The eight Industry Think Tanks at this year's congress will cover
Aerospace & Defence; Automotive & Transportation; Chemicals, Materials &
Food; Energy & Environment; Building Technologies & Security; Healthcare &
Life Sciences; Information & Communication Technologies; and Industrial
Automation.

If you are interested in sponsorship and media partnership opportunities
or would like additional information on how attending GIL 2010: Europe
(www.gil-global.com/Europe) can support your business objectives, then
send an e-mail to Chiara Carella, Corporate Communications, at
chiara.carella@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone
number, company e-mail address, company website and country.

About Frost & Sullivan

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accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation
and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and
the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to
drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth
strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in
partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment
community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership,
please visit www.frost.com.

    Contact:
    Chiara Carella
    Head of Corporate Communications - Europe and Africa
    Frost & Sullivan
    P: +44-(0)-207-3438314
    E: chiara.carella@frost.com
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Chiara Carella, Head of Corporate Communications - Europe and Africa of Frost & Sullivan, +44-(0)-207-3438314, chiara.carella at frost.com