ADECCO Group Reveals Changes in the Executive Committee Structure
In a series of notable moves, a leading staffing company has announced several changes within its Executive Committee, effective from October 1, 2015. The changes aim to strengthen the company's position in the competitive staffing industry and further its growth.
Sergio Picarelli, an Italian national who started his career with the company in 1993 as Managing Director of 'Career', a permanent placement company, will become the Regional Head of Italy, Eastern Europe & MENA and India. Picarelli, who has been an EC member since October 2009, has served as the group Chief Sales Officer and played a significant role in building a strong international sales organisation and leading the development of Global Accounts.
John Marshall, a US national, will join the company as the Regional Head of UK & Ireland and become a member of the Executive Committee. Marshall began his career in Professional Staffing in 1998 and has progressed through various executive positions, including serving as President of Special Counsel and Accounting Principals. Since 2010, he has been the Executive VP responsible for Finance, Office, and Legal business in North America, delivering outstanding results in terms of financial performance and people engagement.
Stephan Howeg, a Swiss and German national, will assume the role of Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and join the Executive Committee. Howeg, who joined the company in 2007, has positioned the company as the thought leader in the staffing industry and developed highly-successful global programs for business and colleague engagement. With over 15 years of senior leadership experience across different industries, Howeg is poised to drive the company's marketing and communications strategy.
Meanwhile, Martín Alonso, Regional Head of Northern Europe, is leaving the company after 22 years. His departure from the Executive Committee is scheduled for September 4, 2015. Alonso's contributions to the company over the years have been significant, and CEO Alain Dehaze expressed gratitude for his long-standing service.
Federico Vione, an Italian national, will take on the new position of Chief Sales & Innovation Officer as of October 1, 2015. Vione, who has been the Regional Head of Italy, Eastern Europe & MENA and India for the past six years, has made our Italy the market leader both in sales and profitability.
Mark De Smedt, a Belgian national, who joined the company in 2002 as Regional Head of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, will take up the role of Regional Head of Northern Europe as of January 1, 2016, at the latest. De Smedt has also served as the group Chief Human Resources Officer, strengthening the Group's HR function globally and locally, extending the Academy to all continents, and improving the Group's retention rate.
The changes in the Executive Committee reflect the company's commitment to continuous improvement and growth. While other staffing companies may have undergone similar changes during this period, specific information about those changes is not readily available. However, the moves within this leading staffing company demonstrate a strategic approach to maintaining its competitive edge in the industry.
- The human resources function within the company has been strengthened with the appointment of Mark De Smedt as the Regional Head of Northern Europe, who served as the group Chief Human Resources Officer and extended the Academy to all continents, improving the Group's retention rate.
- The move to permanent placement and digital transformation is evident with the appointment of Federico Vione as the Chief Sales & Innovation Officer, who made the Italy region the market leader in both sales and profitability.
- The company's leadership in finance and business development is further solidified with the addition of John Marshall to the Executive Committee, having delivered outstanding financial results and building a strong team in North America.
