Strategic Development Worldwide, LLC Announces Robert Campbell to Bring New Focus to the San Diego Region

San Diego Advisory firm brings on top executive as Managing Director to focus on management and turnaround strategies for the region’s small and mid-­‐market firms

San Diego, California, November 9, 2009 - A local executive with an extensive background in banking, marketing and business turnarounds has been named Managing Director for the San Diego region of Strategic Development Worldwide, LLC, a business advisory firm which is extending its services directly to smaller and independent mid-­‐market businesses in key markets.

Robert H. Campbell, MBA, a resident of Encinitas, California, and a prominent area executive, has joined Strategic Development Worldwide LLC (www.sdwnet.com) to head the business advisory firm’s business development and client service initiatives throughout San Diego County. Mr. Campbell has over 20 years experience in senior management positions both nationally and throughout the San Diego area with such firms as Brehm Communities, Metabolife International, Robert F. Driver Co. and Independence One Bank of California. Bob has held key positions ranging from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Operating Officer.

The appointment was announced today by Arte Nathan, President and Chief Operating Officer of SDW Companies. Mr. Nathan cited Mr. Campbell’s particular expertise in business start-­‐ups and and pulling troubled businesses from the brink of failure as being of specific value to area businesses in today’s volatile economic climate. “Bob Campbell is a consummate business professional whose wide-­‐ranging experience and knowledge of the San Diego market combine to offer critical guidance to San Diego’s business community,”

Mr. Campbell said that he was attracted by the professionalism of SDW and the vast array of business analytic tools it has developed over its 25-­‐year existence to meet the specific needs of virtually any business requirement. “As it turns out, SDW’s corporate headquarters happens to be located here in San Diego, which affords me the unique opportunity to call upon their resources whenever necessary.”

Strategic Development Worldwide has enjoyed a presence in the Southern California market for many years, working with small to mid size businesses including extensive training and management development contracts with Native American gaming and hotel clients.

Strategic Development Worldwide, LLC was organized in 1979 to assist clients in achieving organizational excellence, value and sustainability. SDW Companies, LLC and its associated firms are currently or have been involved as consultants with major national and international companies. In addition to its industrial clients, SDW clients have included universities and schools, hospitals, food marketing chains, hotel, gaming operations and computer firms.