TMP Worldwide Welcomes New Partner to Global Technology and Retail Practices of Executive Search Division
Contact: Regina Milano
(212) 885-9112
Steven B. Potter
(212) 328-1100
J. Michael Allred, former Partner with Spencer Stuart, Joins
Atlanta Office of TMP Worldwide
New York, NY - May 1, 2000 - TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW; ASX: TMP), the leading provider of global recruitment solutions, including the dominant Internet career portal, Monster.com, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies, today announced that Michael Allred has joined TMP Worldwide Executive Search in Atlanta as a Partner in the company's Technology and Retail Practices. Mr. Allred is a highly-regarded executive recruiter who had been a Partner with Spencer Stuart in Atlanta where he managed large retail accounts as a member of the firm's Technology and Retail Practices.
Steven B. Potter, CEO of TMP Worldwide Executive Search, said: “Mike has an outstanding reputation in developing business and maintaining strong client relationships. These are exactly the qualities we are looking for at TMP Worldwide as we continue to expand our ranks with only the highest quality executive search consultants. No doubt our Technology and Retail Practice clients will appreciate Mike's dedication to service and excellence—as do we.”
David Gallagher, Managing Partner of TMP Worldwide's Atlanta Office said, “Mike adds another dimension to two already strong practices. He combines his experience in Technology with an understanding of the operations of large retailers with complex infrastructures. This will give our Retail and Technology Practice clients the ability to source senior executive talent through someone who is well-versed in their leadership needs. In addition, Mike is known in our industry for his knowledge and integrity. We are extremely pleased to have him on our team.”
While at Spencer Stuart, Mr. Allred specialized in placing senior level executives for clients ranging from Internet start-up companies to Fortune 1000 high-growth companies. He also served as the Quality Officer for their Atlanta office. Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, Mr. Allred had a diverse management background as the CEO of VITec, a start-up imaging company; as President of EMASS, an advanced storage company; and extensive sales management positions at Xerox and Recognition Equipment. Mr. Allred holds a B.A. in Marketing and an MBA with honors in Market Research from Georgia State University.
About TMP Worldwide
Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide, now with more than 7,600 employees in 29 countries, is the on-line recruitment leader, the world's largest recruitment advertising network, one of the world's largest selection agencies, and a leading global retained executive search firm. 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 480 of the Fortune 500 companies.
TMP Worldwide Executive Search's world-class industry sector teams include: automotive, consumer products, energy, ecommerce/Internet, financial services, health care, human resources, industrial, insurance, legal, not-for-profit, professional services, real estate, retail/fashion, technology, and transportation.
About Monster.com
Monster.com (www.monster.com), the flagship product of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide, is the leading global career portal on the Web with over 15.2 million unique visits per month. 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 language and content sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, France and Hong Kong. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.
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