LinkedIn to commence recruitment of 35 finance positions at its International Headquarters in Dublin

Dublin —24th June , 2010 – IDA Ireland today welcomed the announcement by LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, that it is to recruit 35 finance professionals at its International Headquarters in Dublin. In March this year the company announced the establishment of its International Headquarters in Ireland.  It now plans to commence recruitment immediately.  Sharon McCooey, newly appointed international Finance Director, will head up the operation.

Welcoming the announcement, IDA Ireland’s CEO, Barry O’Leary said: “I am delighted that LinkedIn has commenced recruitment of its international finance team in Dublin, which it plans to grow to 35. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sharon McCooey on her appointment.  LinkedIn is part of Ireland’s vibrant digital media sector and today’s announcement is a positive development and an endorsement by a world leading company of Ireland’s high quality skill base”. 

About LinkedIn
LinkedIn Corporation is an Internet company focused on connecting the world's professionals. The company is privately held and has a diversified business model with revenues driven from user subscriptions, advertising sales and software licensing. The LinkedIn web site was launched in 2003 and is the largest professional networking site in the world with more than 70 million members representing every country worldwide and executives from every Fortune 500 company. The company's worldwide corporate headquarters are based in Mountain View, Calif.

For further information:
Sharon McCooey: http://ie.linkedin.com/in/sharonmccooey
Kevin Eyres: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/kevineyres
Steve Sordello: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesordello

For more information on LinkedIn or its UK membership, please contact:
Jennifer Comerford ; Lansons Communications – jenniferc@lansons.com/ +44 (0)207 294 3678 
Lisa Grando; Lansons Communications - lisag@lansons.com / +44 (0)207 294 3669