MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2006--Monster(R), the
leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship
brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), today announced the
appointment of Patrick W. Manzo as Vice President, Compliance and
Fraud Prevention.
Mr. Manzo will be responsible for managing compliance with
Monster's external policies and ensuring consumer security by
preventing fraudulent use of Monster products and protecting Monster's
industry-leading resume database from unauthorized access. In this
critical leadership position, Mr. Manzo will help Monster establish
and maintain open lines of communication with local, state, and
federal law enforcement organizations and intelligence-gathering
agencies, leading to better detection, recovery and prevention of
fraud.
"By aggressively implementing a tri-pronged approach to Internet
safety, we have significantly reduced fraudulent activity on Monster.
Technology enhancements, user education and a dedicated Task Force
have also helped increase overall awareness of this critical industry
issue among online consumers," said Brad Baker, President, Product,
Technology and Service at Monster. "Patrick's expertise and legal
background will further enable us to maintain a safe environment for
our users, as well as foster new and existing relationships with law
enforcement organizations in an effort to prosecute offenders."
Mr. Manzo comes to Monster from Craig & Macauley Professional
Corporation, where he litigated business disputes in state and federal
courts. Before joining Craig & Macauley, Mr. Manzo practiced corporate
law with the law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Manzo served as a Surface
Warfare Officer in the United States Navy, where he was awarded the
Navy Commendation Medal twice and the Navy Achievement Medal for
meritorious performance. A graduate of Georgetown University with a
bachelor's degree in Government with a minor in History, Mr. Manzo
holds a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.
About Monster Worldwide
Founded in 1967, Monster Worldwide, Inc. is the parent company of
Monster(R), the leading global online careers and recruitment
resource. Headquartered in New York with approximately 4,200 employees
in 36 countries, Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST) is a member of the
S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. More information about Monster
Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com.
About Monster
Monster(R) is the leading global online careers and recruitment
resource. A division of Monster Worldwide, Monster works for everyone
by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with leading employers
across all industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maynard,
Mass., Monster has 34 local language and content sites in 32 countries
worldwide. More information is available at www.monster.com or by
calling 1-800-MONSTER. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading
employer products and services, please visit http://info.monster.com.
Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information
contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and
uncertainties, including statements regarding Monster Worldwide,
Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain
factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide's control, may
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the
forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions
in the markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated
with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks
discussed in Monster Worldwide's Form 10-K and other filings made with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are
incorporated in this release by reference.
CONTACT:
Monster
Danielle Perry
978-461-8366
danielle.perry@monster.com
SOURCE: Monster
