TMP Worldwide Executive Search Hires Julia Eakes-Zvosec as a Partner in the Company's Global Consumer Products and Retail Practices

KPMG Partner Brings Retail Industry Expertise to Atlanta Office of TMP Worldwide Executive Search

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2000--TMP Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: TMPW; ASX: TMP), the leading provider of global recruitment solutions, including the dominant Internet career portal, Monster(R).com, today announced the appointment of Julia Eakes-Zvosec as a Partner in the Consumer Products and Fashion & Retail Practices of TMP Worldwide Executive Search in Atlanta. Ms. Eakes-Zvosec comes to TMP Worldwide from KPMG in Atlanta, where she was a Partner consulting to the retail industry. At TMP Worldwide, Ms. Eakes-Zvosec will focus particularly on recruiting for senior-level retail positions, while at the same time offering clients highly-specialized knowledge of the industry.

Jeff Lemming, who co-heads TMP Worldwide's Global Fashion & Retail Practice, said, "Julia joins us with 27 years' experience as both a retail industry executive and a consultant to the industry. With her experience in both company-owned and franchise operations, few know the changing dynamics of consumer products and retail as well as she. We are extremely fortunate that she has joined our team."

Salli LeVan, co-head of TMP Worldwide's Global Fashion & Retail Practice, added, "Julia's broad base of contacts throughout the retail industry is most impressive. The fact that we have been able to recruit someone of her caliber is just further proof that TMP Worldwide Executive Search has earned a reputation for excellence."

As a Partner at KPMG, which she joined in 1996, Ms. Eakes-Zvosec was a consultant to the retail industry in the areas of merchandising, supply chain integration and logistics, labor management, retail operations, change management and customer service. Before joining KPMG, she worked at Garr Consulting Group/Deloitte & Touche from 1988 to 1996, first as a Vice-President and then as an Executive Vice President. Ms. Eakes-Zvosec began her consulting career in 1986 as President of Retail Management Consulting in Atlanta.

Prior to entering the consulting arena, Ms. Eakes-Zvosec had a noteworthy career as a retail executive with The Athlete's Foot, G.H. Bass Shoes and The Gap Stores.

Dave Gallagher, Manager of the Atlanta office of TMP Worldwide Executive Search, said, "In addition to the depth of Julia's experience in retail, she also brings a breadth of experience across all functions, from supply chain and logistics to marketing and merchandising. Julia knows this industry inside and out."

Ms. Eakes-Zvosec is a member of the National Retail Federation, IMRA, the American Society of Training and Development and the Council of Logistics Management. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., now with more than 8,750 employees in 30 countries, is the online recruitment leader, the world's largest recruitment advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies. TMP Worldwide Inc., 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 480 of the Fortune 500 companies.

Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is a leading global careers Web site, recording over 17.1 million visits during the month of August, 2000 according to independent research conducted by I/PRO. Monster.com connects the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals, offering innovative technology and superior services that give them more control over the recruiting process. The Monster.com global network consists of local content and language sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, and Ireland. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. Monster.com is the flagship brand of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: "TMPW"; ASX: "TMP").

Special Note: The above statements include forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to differ from these expectations include the following: risks associated with acquisitions, competition and seasonality. Additional factors are described in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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