ZipRecruiter, a prominent online employment marketplace, has announced two significant updates regarding its Board of Directors. Effective July 31, 2024, Mike Gupta has been appointed to the Board, and Eric Liaw has resigned from his position as a Board member. Gupta will also join ZipRecruiter’s Audit Committee.
- New Board Appointment
- Mike Gupta’s Role: Gupta will serve on ZipRecruiter’s Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.
- Professional Background:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Calm.com, Inc. since May 2022.
- Operating Advisor at DCM Ventures since October 2021.
- Former CFO at Plenty Unlimited Inc. (2019-2022) and Docker, Inc. (2015-2018).
- Previous leadership roles at Twitter, Inc. (now X. Corp) from 2012 to 2015.
- Educational Background: B.S. in Accounting and Economics from NYU Stern and M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
- Resignation Announcement
- Eric Liaw’s Departure: Effective July 31, 2024, Eric Liaw is stepping down from the Board.
- Acknowledgment: ZipRecruiter’s CEO Ian Siegel expressed gratitude for Liaw’s years of dedicated service and wished him success in future endeavors.
- Impact on ZipRecruiter
- Ian Siegel’s Statement: CEO Ian Siegel praised Gupta’s strategic and financial expertise and highlighted his extensive experience in technology leadership as a valuable addition to ZipRecruiter’s Board.
- Strategic Goals: Gupta’s appointment is expected to enhance ZipRecruiter’s strategic direction and support its mission to revolutionize interactions between employers and job seekers.
The addition of Mike Gupta to ZipRecruiter’s Board and Audit Committee, alongside the departure of Eric Liaw, marks a significant shift in the company’s leadership. Gupta’s extensive experience in financial management and technology will contribute to ZipRecruiter’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve the job marketplace.
