FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:

Kate McLellan, Principal

The Pentad Group, 617-269-3546 kmclellan@thepentadgroup.com

THE PENTAD GROUP PROMOTES DAVID OLIVIERI TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

10-Year Industry Veteran Provides Finance and Accounting Professional Services Expertise to Middle-Market Clients

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA (June 8, 2006) – Joel Adler, Principal of The Pentad Group, located in Wellesley Hills, Mass., is pleased to announce that David Olivieri was promoted to Business Development Manager, reporting directly to Kate McLellan.

Previously, David Olivieri held the title of Operations Manager at The Pentad Group for the past year. With more than 10 years of business experience, Olivieri will now be responsible for developing relationships with clients and once established, managing the on-going activities within these accounts.

“I look forward to the expanded opportunities this new position will afford me, especially the ability to effectively communicate the advantages of engaging The Pentad Group for projects in accounting and finance,” Olivieri said. “The Pentad Group offers me the ability to grow professionally in a sales-related role, and I know I will enjoy the challenge.”

David began his career in public accounting when he was hired as an auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers. He later joined Hill Holiday as a Staff Accountant, then Parson Consulting as Financial Consultant. David left the business world to pursue a career coaching college basketball in 2001. After four years coaching at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Babson College, David made the decision to go back into the business world and came to the Pentad Group.

“David’s previous experience as an Operations Manager make him the ideal choice for a Business Development Manager position,” Adler said. “David does an excellent job developing relationships, making him a valuable part of our success. We look forward to the opportunities he will find for our employees.”

Olivieri, who has a BA in accounting from University of Massachusetts and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University, resides in Everett, Mass., with his wife Jaclyn.

Founded in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, in 2003, The Pentad Group is a full-service financial and accounting services consulting group. The firm partners with its clients on all levels, providing flexible, scalable services that range from day-to-day operational accounting support, to placing critical interim financial executives. The Pentad Group works with all types of companies, from venture-backed start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies, as well as non-profit organizations. The company’s team of professionals has an average of 15 years of experience and proven success. The Pentad Group takes pride in its long-term customer relationships by taking the time to understand and evaluate each client’s individual needs. For more information, call 617-269-3546 or visit www.thepentadgroup.com.

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