Octagon CEO Accepted to Chief Executive Academy

For release on August 14, 2002

King of Prussia, PA - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. (Octagon) proudly announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Walker has been accepted into the Chief Executive Academy - Emerging Growth Track, an invitation-only, accelerated leadership program sponsored by Mayer Leadership Group.

Mr. Walker is the founder of Octagon Research Solutions and has led the organization through periods of significant growth in recent months. His industry knowledge and expertise have provided a strong foundation for the development of Octagon’s innovative offerings to the biopharmaceutical industry.

“I am looking forward to participation in this program,” stated Walker. “It provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices in a number of critical areas that are particularly relevant to Octagon’s development. We, as an organization, have experienced considerable growth and as a result, have witnessed a great deal of change. We pride ourselves on being able to help our customers adapt to similar changes within the biopharmaceutical industry. This experience will help us to take a creative approach to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This will be increasingly important as our organization continues to expand, meeting and exceeding our goals.”

About Octagon Research Solutions, Inc.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. (Octagon) was established in 1999 as a Development Partnering Organization (DPO). Octagon’s founding philosophy integrates regulatory principles and information technology across the clinical research and development process.

Octagon offers unparalleled practical knowledge and industry expertise that spans the research and development lifecycle as well as the supporting business processes and technologies. Our diverse staff, with decades of experience, has been assembled based on the common goal of speeding the entire clinical drug development process. Our offerings are designed to complement and enhance organizational capabilities in order to expedite time to market.