TMP Worldwide Announces Strategic Appointment Within Its Global Search Operations

NEW YORK--Jan. 4, 2000 -- TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW; ASX: TMP), the leading provider of global recruitment solutions including the dominant Internet career portal, Monster.com; and the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency, today announced the appointment of Derek Irwin as Chief Financial Officer of the company's Executive Search division. This new position was created to further TMP's global search operations, and rapid global expansion.

With 12 years of work experience in various finance and accounting functions with top-tier companies, Mr. Irwin brings a wealth of knowledge and judgment to his new role at TMP's Executive Search division. His background integrates solid management skills with a strong foundation of internal audit, SEC reporting requirements and budgeting experience.

Most recently, Mr. Irwin served as Vice President, Finance for the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, a position he has held since May, 1992. In this position, he was responsible for developing budgets and financial reports, implemented cost reduction programs, negotiated contracts, increased licensing revenue and assisted ownership in the development and implementation of numerous revenue enhancing programs.

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig commented, ``Derek has made major, lasting contributions to Major League Baseball during his tenure and he will be sorely missed.''

Previously, Mr. Irwin served in various financial management capacities at a number of organizations including international professional services firm Ernst & Whinney and the American League. He has been a Certified Public Accountant in New York since 1991.

Steven B. Potter, CEO of TMP's Global Executive Search Operations stated: ``Derek comes to us with a perspective and skill set which are well-suited to the requirements of TMP Worldwide's Executive Search division at this time. We have grown our executive search business rapidly and we are fortunate to recruit someone like Derek as TMP continues to move into the next phase of its growth.''

``What attracted me to TMP was, in particular, the range of service offerings the company demonstrates to its clients,'' said Derek Irwin. ``TMP's 'Intern-to CEO' strategy is a powerful platform and the company is creating new paradigm within the global recruitment industry. Of particular mention is TMP's aggressive approach to interactive delivery, via the leadership of its Monster.com website within the HR community as well as among its client base. I am very excited to work at such a dynamic and truly global company.''

Mr. Irwin is a graduate of Lehigh University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He currently resides with his wife, Jodi, in New York City. They are expecting their first child in January.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide, now with more than 7,000 employees in 25 countries, is the on-line recruitment leader, one of world's largest recruitment advertising agencies, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies. TMP Worldwide, headquartered in New York, is also the world's largest yellow pages advertising agency and a provider of direct marketing services. The company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 450 of the Fortune 500 companies.

Monster.com (www.monster.com), the flagship product of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide, is the Internet's leading career destination portal. The Monster.com network currently consists of web sites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, France, Singapore and New Zealand. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.

Monster.com (www.monster.com), the flagship product of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide is the The Monster.com network currently consists of websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, France, Singapore and New Zealand.