Kelly Services-A KELYA
Revenue per employee
4,900 employees as of 2025/FY (-12.0% YoY). Revenue per employee is total revenue divided by headcount — a rough productivity gauge, not a per-worker pay figure.
Management team
Mr. Christopher D. Layden was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services, Inc. in September 2025. A dynamic leader with over 20 years of industry experience, he has a proven record of transforming businesses and driving profitable growth through effective go-to-market strategies. Prior to Kelly, Mr. Layden served as COO at Prolink, a workforce solutions provider specializing in healthcare, technology, and skilled labor. He also spent nearly two decades at ManpowerGroup in various senior leadership roles encompassing general management, regional leadership, corporate strategy, and sales. Mr. Layden is a member of The Aspen Institute's 2026 Class of Henry Crown Fellows and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Staffing Association, Business Leaders for Michigan, and the Detroit Economic Club. He brings proven leadership, industry expertise, and business acumen to the Kelly board. Board Committees None Principal Occupation and Directorships President and Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Services, Inc. (2025 - present) Chief Operating Officer, Prolink (2023 - 2025) Vice President, General Manager, Global Industry Leader ManpowerGroup (2004 - 2023) Education Boston College, BA, Philosophy.
Mr. Troy R. Anderson became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on December 2, 2024, after a successful transition of responsibilities with his predecessor. Before joining the Company, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Universal Technical Institute, a leading workforce education solutions provider from September 2019 to October 2024. From November 2016 to September 2019, Mr. Anderson was the Global Finance Leader and Corporate Controller for Conduent, Inc., a global business process outsourcing provider, where he managed the financial aspects of a spin-out from Xerox. Prior to his time at Conduent, Mr. Anderson served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Industry Group at Xerox from 2015 to 2016 and as Director of Investor Relations from 2013 to 2015.
Ms. Tammy L. Browning served as Senior Vice President and Group President of Enterprise Talent Management from 2025 until she separated from the Company on March 6, 2026. She previously held a variety of customer- and talent-facing management roles across the organization, ultimately leading the company's U.S. staffing operations for the West Territory and IT practice. From 2020 to 2025, she served as Senior Vice President and President of KellyOCG. Prior to that, Ms. Browning was Global Vice President of Operations and Managing Director of GTS Talent Fulfillment from October 2018 to July 2020. She originally joined Kelly as Sales Manager in February 2003, progressing through key leadership positions including Branch Manager, West Region Manager, and Americas Product Group Leader. In 2010, she joined a Kelly supplier as Senior Vice President, overseeing all U.S. operations, before returning to Kelly in 2017 with expanded responsibilities and expertise. Recognized for her leadership in the field, Ms. Browning has been named by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the most influential leaders in staffing, earning spots on both the Staffing 100 North America and Global Power 150 Women in Staffing lists every year since 2020.
Ms. Vanessa P. Williams has served as General Counsel since joining the Company in September 2020 and was appointed Corporate Secretary in October 2023. Ms. Williams oversees the global legal team, procurement, insurance risks, enterprise risk management, physical security and safety, investor relations, and employment compliance. From July 2006 to September 2020 she worked in a variety of roles for IHSMarkit, a London-based global information provider, including Senior Vice President of Legal, Risk, and Compliance; Vice President, Divisional Counsel-Transportation; Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel and Global Privacy Officer (IHS, Inc.); Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer; Deputy General Counsel; and Associate General Counsel (R.L. Polk & Co.). Ms. Williams currently serves as an independent director and compensation committee chair on the board of Horizon Bank and Horizon Bancorp, Inc. In 2026, Ms. Williams was named one of Crain's Detroit Business's Notable Women in Law.
Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education since 2011, has led the organization's transformation into the nation's most trusted provider of education workforce solutions, expanding its services from substitute staffing to include paraprofessionals, tutors, therapists, and nurses across early childhood to higher education executive search services. Her leadership has also driven the integration of therapeutic and mental health services, aligning healthcare and education to support holistic student success. With more than 20 years of experience, Nicola's career spans teaching in public schools and influential roles at McGraw-Hill Education and NBC Universal, where she advanced innovative strategies to improve learning outcomes, cementing her reputation as a leader shaping the future of education and workforce solutions.
Ms. Leslie A. Murphy is a certified public accountant, former chair of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and former Group Managing Partner of Plante & Moran, LLP, a registered national accounting firm. She brings to the Board analytical capability, understanding of economics and strategic elements of business, and expertise in enterprise risk management and cybersecurity. Dedicated to the highest standards of director education and ongoing learning, Ms. Murphy earned the NACD Directorship Certification and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA) Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals certification. The Board determined that Ms. Murphy qualifies as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of applicable SEC regulations and has the leadership skills to chair the Audit Committee. Board Committees Audit (Chair) Principal Occupation and Directorships President and CEO, Murphy Consulting, Inc. (2008-present) Certified Public Accountant Member of AICPA's Governing Council (2000-present) Director, Detroit Legal News Company (2012-present) Education University of Michigan, BBA, Accounting.
Mr. Robert S. Cubbin is an attorney with 31 years of experience in insurance law. In 2016, he retired as President and Chief Executive Officer following a 30-year career with Meadowbrook Insurance Group. He previously served on the board of directors of three large publicly held companies. Mr. Cubbin is an experienced director with broad-ranging experience in legal, insurance, enterprise risk management, accounting, actuarial, investment, underwriting, reinsurance, and claims. The Board determined that Mr. Cubbin qualifies as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of applicable SEC regulations. Board Committees Audit Compensation and Talent Management (Chair) Principal Occupation and Directorships Director, Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (2017 - 2023) Director, First Merit Corporation (2013 - 2017) Director, Citizens Republic Bancorp (2008 - 2013) Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. (2002 - 2016) Education Detroit College of Law, JD Wayne State University, BA, Psychology.
Ms. Amala Duggirala joined our Board in January 2022 with more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications, payments, and banking industries. She is a renowned digital transformation and technology strategist with skills in large-scale strategic product delivery, technical innovation, and complex financial management. She brings to the Board a wealth of knowledge in integrations, strategic planning, product development, operations, engineering, data management, and cybersecurity. Ms. Duggirala has significant cybersecurity experience from working in a variety of information technology and data analytics roles, including Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Regions Bank and Chief Technology Officer at other large fintech firms. In 2021, Ms. Duggirala was named one of the top 50 CIOs by Forbes and received the distinguished Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award in 2022. She was also recognized as one of the most influential women in payments in Alabama in previous years. LOGO Board Committees Audit Principal Occupation and Directorships Chief Digital Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Delta Air Lines (2026 - present) Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (2022 - 2026) Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Regions Financial Corporation (2017 - 2021) Director, Innovation Depot (2021) Director, Techbridge, Inc. (2016 - 2020) Education Columbia University, MS, Technology Management University of Nebraska at Omaha, MBA, International Business Osmania University, BS, Electronics and Communications Engineering Provide your feedback on BizChat
Mr. Ryan B. McCrory is the President of Hunt Companies, Inc. He joined Hunt in 2017 as Senior Vice President, was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2019, and became President in 2025. In addition to his leadership role, Mr. McCrory serves on Hunt's Executive Committee, Investment Committee, and Finance Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for several Hunt Companies affiliates, including Boyd Watterson, Carter USA, City Light & Power, Inman Solar, Moss Construction, Monarch Private Capital, and View Homes, where he plays a pivotal role in optimizing governance and shaping each business's strategic direction. Mr. McCrory also serves on the Board of Directors for Las Palmas Del Sol Medical Center. He brings a wealth of leadership experience and corporate know-how to the Kelly board. Board Committees None Principal Occupation and Directorships President, Hunt Companies, Inc. (2025 - present) Executive Vice President, Hunt Companies, Inc. (2019 - 2025) Senior Vice President, Hunt Companies, Inc. (2017 - 2019) Education Texas Christian University, BA, Finance and Accounting.
Mr. Michael J. Wartell Mr. Wartell has served as President of Bluerose Associates LLC since October 2023 and as Co-Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Venor Capital Management LP, a private investment management firm, since 2005. With over 35 years of experience in opportunistic credit and special situations investing, he brings expertise in strategic decision-making, risk governance, capital allocation, and stakeholder alignment. Mr. Wartell has served on the boards of several private and public companies, including Rotech Healthcare, Inc. (since 2014), Nu Ride Inc., and Aeromexico. His deep expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and financial reporting will support and enhance his contributions to the Company's board. Board Committees None Principal Occupation and Directorships President, Bluerose Associates LLC (2023 - present) Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Venor Capital Management LP (2005 - 2023) Director, Aeromexico (2026 - present) Director, Nu Ride Inc. (2024 - present) Education Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, BS, Finance and Accounting.
Mr. George Haywood Young, III has over 35 years of experience as an investment banker in the telecommunications and media industries, including leadership roles at several global investment banks. He served as Co-Head of the Global Telecommunications, Media & Technology Group at Lazard before leading telecom and media at Perella Weinberg Partners, where he also served as the firm's Chairman of Mergers and Acquisitions. He most recently served as President of Solidigm, where he directed finance, strategy, corporate development, human resources, legal, and IT functions. Mr. Young also served as a White House Fellow and Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, formerly on its Term Membership Committee. Mr. Young's extensive experience, exceptional financial acumen, and proven leadership abilities make him a valuable addition to Kelly's board of directors. LOGO Board Committees None Principal Occupation and Directorships Director, Frontier Communications (2024 - 2026) Director, Wolfspeed (2025) President and Board Member, Solidigm (2022 - 2023) Partner, Chairman of M&A, Perella Weinberg Partners LLC (2016 - 2022) Vice Chairman, U.S. Investment Banking, Lazard Ltd. (2009 - 2015) Led the Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (2008 - 2009) Managing Director, Head of Global Communications, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (1993 - 2007) Education Brown University, BA, International Relations Cambridge University, MA, International Relations Yale School of Management, MPA, Public and Private Management.
On August 7, 2025, the Company appointed Nicholas A. Zuhlke, to serve as the Company's Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 11, 2025. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Zuhlke served as Chief Accounting Officer of DexKo Global Holdings Inc., a multinational industrial manufacturer and distributor of highly engineered running gear, since 2022 and Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting from 2017-2021. Mr. Zuhlke served in various accounting leadership roles since 2002. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baker College, a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College, and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Michigan.
Effective as of the Closing, and pursuant to the Agreement, the Board appointed Mr. James K. Hunt as director effective January 30, 2026.
Effective as of the Closing, and pursuant to the Agreement, the Board appointed Mr. Edward Escudero as director effective January 30, 2026.
Effective as of the Closing, and pursuant to the Agreement, the Board appointed Ms. Angela Brock Kyle as director effective January 30, 2026.
Effective as of the Closing, and pursuant to the Agreement, the Board appointed Mr. James Chris Hunt as chairman of the Board effective January 30, 2026.
From SEC filings, via Futu. Compensation is total reported pay for the most recent fiscal year on file, not base salary alone.
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