Case Study: Match Group finds the right Chief Accounting Officer with Pearson Partners International

Match Group - Customer Case Study

Match Group, the publicly traded parent of brands like Match.com and Tinder, needed to hire a chief accounting officer after its IPO to support its fast-growing, complex business. CFO Gary Swidler turned to Pearson Partners International for executive search help, looking for a leader with Big 4 accounting experience, M&A background, and prior CAO or CFO experience at a public company.

Pearson Partners International launched an aggressive, highly focused search, pre-screening and interviewing candidates to quickly narrow the field. The firm identified Sandy Martin, formerly CFO of Tribune Publishing, and helped Match Group make a strong hire in November 2016. The result was a successful placement that Swidler described as a great find, with Martin quickly making an impact and Pearson Partners International praised for its responsiveness, professionalism, and integrity.

Match Group

Gary Swidler

Chief Financial Officer