Appcast names Matt Molinari as CEO to drive innovative growth and strategic development

Appcast, the leading programmatic recruitment marketing platform, has announced that Matt Molinari, currently serving as COO, will transition to the role of CEO on January 1, 2025. Molinari takes over from Chris Forman, Appcast's founder and CEO, who is retiring after a decade of remarkable growth and innovation.

1. Matt Molinari’s Leadership and Vision

• Molinari joined Appcast in 2017 and led business development, partnerships, and strategy.
• Instrumental in scaling Appcast into the world’s leading recruitment marketing platform.
• Former VP of business development at Indeed, key to the company’s growth and eventual sale.

2. Chris Forman’s Legacy at Appcast

• Founded Appcast in 2014, transforming the recruitment marketing industry.
• Expanded global presence, achieved record revenues, and drove innovation in HR tech.
• Led the successful integration of Bayard Advertising, Appcast’s first acquisition.

3. New Executive Leadership Structure

• Stacie Yamaguchi joins as CFO after serving as a senior finance leader at Avid Technologies.
• Kristi Sampson promoted to Chief People Officer from her role as SVP of People.
• Heather Salerno steps into the role of Chief Growth Officer.
• Kelsey Krater promoted to Chief Platform Officer.
• Andrea Abbott named Chief Customer Officer, bringing extensive experience from her previous role.

4. Leadership Diversity and Internal Growth

• Appcast’s leadership team demonstrates gender parity, with 65% of direct reports being women.
• 100% of the C-level team members achieved their first-ever C-level positions at Appcast.
• 90% of the senior leadership team developed their careers within Appcast, showcasing the company’s focus on internal talent growth.

5. Molinari’s Vision for Appcast’s Future

• Focus on driving growth, innovation, and recruitment marketing performance.
• Emphasis on customer-centric strategies and solutions that improve hiring outcomes.
• A strong commitment to maintaining Appcast’s core values and culture, while building on the solid foundation laid by Forman.

As Appcast enters its second decade, Matt Molinari's appointment as CEO marks a new era of leadership and growth for the company. With a diverse and talented executive team, Appcast is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of innovation and success in the recruitment marketing space.