Paul Chapman Selected as Vice Chairman of the Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Modis(R) International, the United Kingdom-based information technology (IT) services business unit of MPS Group, Inc. , today announced that Paul Chapman, president of Modis International, has been selected as the Vice Chairman of the Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo).

ATSCo was formed in 1999 and is the trade association for the technology staffing industry. The aim of ATSCo is to provide a strong and united voice to create positive appreciation of the role, responsibilities and value of the technology staffing industry.

"I am delighted to accept the appointment of Vice Chairman of ATSCo," said Paul Chapman, president of Modis International. "As one of the original founding members of ATSCo, Modis International continues to operate under its core values. Our involvement in ATSCo enables us to share our experiences and best practices, such as the pricing discipline we have successfully implemented. My goal is to ensure that ATSCo and its members retain the confidence of the IT industry, invigorate practices, and keep our industry thriving."

"Paul's wealth of experience in the European staffing sector, combined with his reputation for quality and a clear focus on sustainable, profitable business, will deliver clear value to his ATSCo membership and the UK IT industry," stated Ann Swain, chief executive of ATSCo.

About Modis International

Modis International has been providing IT contract consultants for over 30 years, and today does business with FTSE 1000 companies and government entities in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. With 14 offices in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, it is one of Europe's largest and most respected providers of IT staffing services and solutions. Modis International is the 2006 Recruitment Consultancy of the Year and recently received the Best Companies Accreditation. For more information about Modis International, please visit http://www.modisintl.com/.

About MPS Group

MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to government entities and businesses in virtually all industries throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit http://www.mpsgroup.com/.