Kelly Announces Selection of Chris Layden as President and Chief Executive Officer

Company Leadership Transition - Chris Layden has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Kelly, effective September 2, 2025, succeeding Peter Quigley, who will remain as a strategic advisor and board member until May 2026 [1][4] - Layden brings extensive experience in leading organizations through transformations and driving profitable growth, having previously served as COO of Prolink and held senior roles at ManpowerGroup [2][3] Strategic Vision and Growth - The board of directors expressed confidence in Layden's ability to lead Kelly into its next strategic phase, emphasizing his track record in executing enterprise-scale transformations and commercial excellence [3] - Layden aims to build on Kelly's strong foundation to drive profitable growth and value for customers, employees, and shareholders [4] Company Performance and Future Outlook - Under Quigley's leadership, Kelly significantly increased profitability by shifting towards higher margin and higher growth businesses, improving the company's financial profile to its best position in 25 years [4] - Kelly reported revenue of $4.3 billion in 2024, highlighting its position as a leading global specialty talent solutions provider [5]