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Clients Give Clarkston High Marks Again
Clarkston Scores Highest Client-Service Rating in Firms History
DURHAM, NC JANUARY 16, 2007. Clarkston Consulting announced that a recent independently
performed client satisfaction survey indicates that Clarkston has raised the bar for management and
technology consulting firms with an overall client satisfaction rating of 99%. This rating represents the
seventh consecutive year Clarkston has achieved a rating of over 90 percent.
The online survey, conducted by TCB e-Surveys, a survey research unit of The Conference Board, was
administered to over 158 clients across the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Canada. Clients surveyed
were within Clarkstons main industry sectors: life sciences and consumer products industries, spanning
sub sectors such as pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, food and beverage, cosmetics, tobacco,
consumer packaged goods, telecommunications, and electronics. The survey also crossed several of
Clarkstons service areas including strategy development, quality systems, ERP, sales force automation,
change management, project management, OIG compliance, and innovation.
According to the survey, Clarkston continues to receive outstanding assessments for integrity and
reliability, the knowledge and expertise of its staff, teamwork, and an uncompromised ability to deliver on
its promises.
"2006 was a good year for Clarkston, stated the Conference Boards TCB e-Surveys research unit.
Strong Satisfaction reached a record high, and some of the companys long-time strengths attained new
levels of excellence. The companys reputation for integrity is a powerful asset in the current environment
of corporate scandal.
Exceeding the needs and expectations of our clients is the cornerstone of our organization, stated Tom
Finegan, CEO and co-founder of Clarkston. Focused on our core value of brilliant client service, we
ensure that we deliver the solutions businesses need, the industry expertise they expect, and the value
they deserve. It differentiates us in the industry and empowers us to be a leader among our peers.
About Clarkston Consulting
Clarkston Consulting is a leading management and technology consulting firm that provides strategic
business solutions for clients within the life sciences and consumer products industries worldwide. These
market leaders turn to Clarkston to help them bridge the gap between strategy and execution to sustain a
competitive advantage. Clarkston is a sought-after business partner because of its recognized industry

thought-leadership and superior client relationships, as measured by The Conference Board's survey on
client satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.clarkstonconsulting.com
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About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is a not-for-profit organization, and holds 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status in the
United States. The Conference Board creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the
marketplace to help businesses strengthen their performance and better serve society. Working as a
global, independent membership organization in the public interest, The Conference Board conducts
research, convenes conferences, makes forecasts, assesses trends, publishes information and analysis,
and brings executives together to learn from one another. For more information, visit
www.conference-
board.org


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Contact:
Angelia Jackson
Clarkston Consulting
404.873.9501
ajackson@clarkstonconsulting.com