Selectpath acquires Carswell Partners

LONDON, Feb. 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Selectpath Benefits & Financial (Selectpath) in tandem with Terry Gillis announces the acquisition of Carswell Partners Inc.  The acquisition has an effective date of January 1, 2013.  "The addition of Carswell Partners marks another important milestone in the history of Selectpath Benefits & Financial and it creates new standards in the human capital space, "said Gordon Hart, President & CEO of Selectpath and newly appointed CEO of Carswell Partners.  "Through Carswell Partners and Selectpath, we have become the pre-eminent human capital firm in the region.  Through the strongest team of professionals in the industry with access to the widest breath of resources, we provide our clients with innovative products and services focused on what we believe is the most important topic facing today's economy - people."

Terry Gillis, who becomes president of Carswell Partners added, "In partnership with Selectpath, we are a stronger leader in delivering on our Strategic People Solutions promise bringing innovative solutions and insights to organizations in the region.  Building on the work started in 1990 by Bill and Barb Carswell, our singular focus remains the same: to serve clients exceptionally well through distinctive value, best in class service, and measurable impact.  Clients can be confident that with the support of Selectpath and their expertise will further enhance our ability to help organizations manage their most pressing people challenges."

The combined Selectpath and Carswell Partners offering creates a regional leader in human capital solutions and services, benefitting all stakeholders in several ways including,

• Creating more resources and opportunities to serve clients with stronger capabilities
  
  
• Leading regional brands
  
  
• Complementary product and service portfolios across consulting, benefits and HR process and outsourcing
  
  
• Diversified presence across industries and organization sizes
  
  
• Cost savings and operational efficiencies

We serve our customers by offering:

Consulting Services - helping business build and manage strategies for attracting, rewarding, retaining, developing and motivating the best talent in the industry

Benefits Solutions - an integrated, scalable approach to help organizations improve delivery, reduce compliance risk and enable organization to focus on more strategic issues

Process Outsourcing - helping create a more strategic HR function by transforming delivery models and improving employee experiences

Global Network - Through Canadian Benefits Advisors (national network of employee benefit and pension firms), United Benefits Advisors (an international network of employee benefit and pension firms), and Career Partners International (the world's largest and most successful global human capital consultancy), regional organizations will have access to unparalleled resources and opportunities globally.

About Carswell Partners

Carswell Partners Inc. is a full range provider of human capital management services to organizations throughout SouthWestern Ontario.  Since 1990, Carswell Partners has helped organizations facilitate change, improve performance and sharpen competitive edge throughout the business lifecycle. Across its main practice areas—New Hire Assessment, Employee engagement and retention, leadership development, executive coaching and career transition—Carswell Partners designs flexible, creative programs that are executed with individualized attention and thoughtful client service, resulting in measurable impact.  As the South Western Ontario partner of Career Partners International (CPI), a global human capital management consulting partnership comprised of over 200 offices in 30 countries around the world, Carswell Partners offers services worldwide, delivered consistently with high standards by top-tier partner firms and state-of-the-art technology.

About Selectpath

Selectpath is the leading regional provider of financial services and employee benefits.  Through its network of advisors, Selectpath delivers value via innovative client centered solutions to over 850 organizations and 3,000 households, managing in excess of $200 million in annual premiums and over $200 million in investment assets under management.  Selectpath was named Small Business of the year in 2007 by the London Chamber of Commerce, and recognized for exponential growth by Profit Magazine's Fastest Growing Companies.  An Imagine Company, Selectpath is a strong financial supporter of the communities we serve.

SOURCE: Selectpath Benefits & Financial Inc.

Terry Gillis - President
Carswell Partners
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www.carswellpartners.com

Gordon Hart - President & CEO
Selectpath Benefits & Financial Inc.
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[email protected]
www.selectpath.ca