The Stepstone Group strengthens global expertise in technology and Artificial Intelligence with new CTO Thierry Bedos

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The Stepstone Group strengthens global expertise in technology and Artificial Intelligence with new CTO Thierry Bedos

• Chief Technology Officer Bedos joins Stepstone's Executive Committee, with responsibility for all technology services and scalable solutions on the global tech platform
• CEO Sebastian Dettmers: "Technology is a core element of our corporate strategy and the essence of what we do at The Stepstone Group "

Düsseldorf, 17 May 2023. Leading recruiting platform The Stepstone Group is strengthening its global expertise in digital development and Artificial Intelligence with Thierry Bedos as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will serve on the Executive Committee from 19 June 2023 and will be responsible for all of the group's technology services, as well as driving scalable solutions for the global tech platform.

Bedos was previously CTO at social video company Jellysmack. There, he led the Technology, Data and AI teams in developing solutions to expand the digital reach of successful video creators. Previously, he held a number of leadership roles at the Expedia Group, including global CTO of Hotels.com and Senior Vice President & General Manager of Development Platform & Infrastructure for all Expedia brands.

"I am delighted that with Thierry we have been able to attract a proven expert in high-performance digital solutions and the promising topic of artificial intelligence, who also has broad international experience," said the CEO of The Stepstone Group, Sebastian Dettmers. "Technology is a core aspect of our corporate strategy and the very essence of what we do here at The Stepstone Group. We are a tech company, and finding the right job for everyone starts with our #Tech and #KI - because we know our products make recruitment easier, faster and fairer for both job seekers and employers," Dettmers emphasised.

"I believe the recruitment industry is bound to profoundly transform in the coming years through the power of technology and AI in particular," said Thierry Bedos. "The Stepstone Group is in a remarkable position to lead this transformation and disrupt the markets it operates in. What a great time to join."

About The Stepstone Group 
The Stepstone Group is a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job. The Stepstone Group connects more than 100 million job applications with over 150,000 employers every year. With its integrated platform, the Stepstone Group automates the recruitment process and offers AI-based solutions that cover the entire recruitment process – from sourcing to engaging and hiring. In 2022, the Stepstone Group generated revenue of around €1 billion. The Stepstone Group operates in more than 30 countries - including StepStone in Germany, Appcast in the USA and Totaljobs in the UK. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany and employs around 4,000 people worldwide.

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