CareerBuilder, a global talent acquisition platform and job marketplace, has announced that technology industry veteran Susan Arthur has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Arthur, with over 30 years of experience, will continue advancing CareerBuilder’s mission to connect companies with talent. She joins from Optum, where she served as Chief Operating Officer for the $10B technology and services division, OptumInsight. Prior to Optum, Arthur was Group President at NTT Data and has also held strategic leadership roles at DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Electronic Data Systems.
“This is a pivotal time for CareerBuilder and the talent acquisition sector. I am looking forward to expanding upon the strong foundation the CareerBuilder team has built while driving forward our mission to empower employment for both job seekers and companies.” Arthur said. “This is especially critical during the unprecedented employment market we are facing. With our unique capabilities and solutions, CareerBuilder is poised for incredible growth. I am excited to have the opportunity to partner with CareerBuilder’s talented employee base to impact the industry at such a critical time.”
“Sue’s experience building and leading teams coupled with her strategic, client-centered approach make her the ideal executive to steward the next phase of growth for CareerBuilder,” said David Sambur, Senior Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity at Apollo. “We are grateful for Irina’s leadership and the bold direction she steered to help reposition the business towards growth and reaffirm CareerBuilder as one of the largest talent acquisition marketplaces. We are confident that Sue is the right CEO to build upon this strong foundation and lead CareerBuilder into its next chapter of success.”
“Four years ago, we embarked on an exciting journey to transform a complex business into a successful, independent company at the forefront of its industry. I’m immensely proud of how this team has situated the brand as a clear market leader, differentiated by outstanding relationships and committed client service,” said Novoselsky. “I’m excited to now see the next chapter of CareerBuilder under Sue’s leadership, as the team continues to build on this incredible foundation.”
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