NEW YORK (February 11,
2019) – TMP Worldwide,
a global leader in talent acquisition technologies, announced today it has signed
a binding agreement to acquire CKR Interactive, an employer branding and recruitment
marketing firm, based in Campbell, CA.
The acquisition allows CKR Interactive to diversify and continue
to develop world-class interactive solutions for its clients. Their customers and
employees will now have access to an expanded suite of creative and technology
resources, including the TalentBrew platform, throughout the world to help solve
their clients’ hiring challenges. TMP is looking forward to adding some of the
most accomplished professionals in the talent acquisition space to the
organization and providing them opportunities for professional growth and
development, a cornerstone of the TMP Worldwide culture. Founded in 2001, CKR
Interactive has grown to become one of the most creative and innovative
agencies in the marketplace. Like TMP, they partner with recognized companies
and produce groundbreaking work.
"The combination of TMP Worldwide and CKR Interactive
comes at a critical time when companies are searching for the best solutions to
recruit top talent," said Michelle Abbey, CEO of TMP Worldwide. "This
acquisition brings together something very powerful - the expertise of the best
and brightest minds in talent acquisition, a deep commitment to helping our
customers solve challenges in new ways, and a true passion to deliver value and
innovation, better and faster.”
"When two very like-minded entities come together, the
results can only mean better outcomes for both our clients and employees,” said
Curtis Rogers, CEO of CKR Interactive. “TMP has grown a fantastic business
that helps organizations with the toughest talent acquisition challenges
through innovative technology and creative. We are excited to expand our
resources and capabilities to continue to deliver an excellent experience for
our clients and employees."
The company will continue to operate as CKR Interactive, but
will be recognized as a TMP Worldwide company and led by its current President
and CEO, Curtis Rogers.
TMP Worldwide is a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, a
Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm.
About TMP Worldwide
TMP Worldwide is a global leader in talent acquisition technologies, committed
to finding new ways to leverage the TalentBrew platform, strategy and creative
to build talent and enhance our clients' employer brands – across every
connection point. From healthcare to government to retail to technology and
everything in between – we've revolutionized the way companies and candidates
connect.
About Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm with $355 million of equity capital
under management that focuses on making control and structured equity
investments in middle market companies headquartered in the United States and
Canada. Gemspring partners with talented management teams and takes a hands-on
approach to driving revenue growth and value creation. For more information,
please visit www.gemspring.com.
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