CareerBuilder and Monster have officially completed their merger, forming a stronger job board with greater reach and scale. The merger unites two trusted brands to better serve job seekers and employers in navigating the evolving talent marketplace. The newly formed company's leadership includes key roles such as Chief Technology Officer Dinesh Arora, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Scott Blumsack, and Chief People Officer Brian Burbrink. The merged entity will operate under the name "CareerBuilder + Monster," with both websites continuing to function separately for now. More details about branding will be revealed in the future.



CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2024 -- CareerBuilder and Monster have officially finalized their merger following the completion of all necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic combination unites two established and complementary brands to create a more expansive and influential job board. By merging their capabilities, CareerBuilder and Monster are better positioned to leverage current market trends and drive growth.

Jeff Furman, CEO of the combined company, said: "I could not be more excited to bring these two celebrated brands together. We are able to leverage the best-in-class solutions, capabilities, and expertise from both companies to better serve both our candidates and employers and help them navigate the evolving talent marketplace."

In addition, we are excited to announce the new leadership team of the organization:

Dinesh Arora, Chief Technology Officer

Scott Blumsack, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer

Brian Burbrink, Chief People Officer

Leslie Cope, Chief Product Officer

Ahern Dull, Chief Operating Officer

Mark Pacioni, General Counsel

Mike Suhajda, Chief Financial Officer

More details about the company, including branding, will be announced in due course. For now, the company will be referred to as CareerBuilder + Monster, and both websites will continue to operate.

PJT Partners Inc. served as financial advisor and Sidley Austin LLC served as legal counsel to CareerBuilder on the transaction. Jefferies LLC served as financial advisor and Jones Day served as legal counsel to Monster on the transaction.

About CareerBuilder
For over 25 years, CareerBuilder has been a leading global talent marketplace providing innovative solutions to help employers find, hire, and onboard great people, and help job seekers build new skills and progressive careers as the modern world of work changes. CareerBuilder is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. For more information, visit careerbuilder.com, and to learn more about our solutions for employers, visit hiring.careerbuilder.com.

About Monster
Monster is a global leader in connecting the right people to the right jobs. Every day, Monster aims to make every workplace happier and more productive by transforming the way employers find talent and candidates find careers. For 30 years, Monster has worked to transform the recruiting industry. Today, the company leverages innovative digital, social, and mobile solutions and proprietary data and insights to enable employers and candidates to see each other more clearly. For more information, visit monster.com.

SOURCE CareerBuilder + Monster