iCIMS, the leading enterprise AI hiring platform headquartered at the historic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, announced Monday that Marc Thompson has been appointed chief executive officer, effective May 17.
Thompson, who joined the New Jersey tech powerhouse as Chief Financial Officer in September 2024, succeeds Jason Edelboim. The move signals a strategic shift for the company as it doubles down on AI-driven innovation and long-term operational scaling.
During his tenure as CFO, Thompson was a pivotal architect of iCIMS’ recent transformation. Working closely with Edelboim, he helped accelerate the company’s AI roadmap and strengthened its financial foundation.
“What sets Marc apart is that he combines financial expertise, strategic vision, and operational rigor with an unwavering commitment to customer value,” Ashu Agrawal, iCIMS board member and managing director at TA Associates said. “With Marc as CEO, iCIMS is well-positioned to extend its market leadership and define the future of enterprise and frontline hiring.”
Thompson brings more than three decades of experience in the software and financial services sectors to the CEO role. Before joining the Garden State’s innovation ecosystem, he served as CFO at EverCommerce, where he steered the company through eight years of rapid expansion and a successful IPO.
In his first statement as incoming CEO, Thompson emphasized the unique position iCIMS holds within the global talent acquisition market.
“iCIMS uniquely combines the scale and reliability of enterprise software with the speed and impact of AI, backed by more than 25 years of talent acquisition expertise,” Thompson said. “We remain focused on innovating and delivering more value to our customers by turning hiring into a true business advantage.”
As one of New Jersey’s most prominent technology employers, iCIMS continues to be a cornerstone of the state’s “Silicon Shore.” The company’s platform is utilized by thousands of organizations across 200 countries—including 25% of the Fortune 500—to manage the complex lifecycle of hiring.
