Adcorp Corporation Makes Executive Leadership Appointments
The Adecco Group, a global leader in workforce solutions and a Fortune Global 500 company, has announced two significant executive leadership appointments. Christophe Catoir, currently President of The Adecco Group, will assume the role of President of the company, effective January 1, 2021. Simultaneously, Valerie Beaulieu, Chief Marketing Officer for Microsoft US, will join Adecco as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, effective November 16, 2020.
Christophe Catoir's career with Adecco began as an intern in France in 1995. Over the years, he has progressed through various management roles, giving him a comprehensive and long-term perspective on the evolving world of work and the company's operations. Alain Dehaze, the CEO of the Adecco Group, praised Catoir's ability to drive profitable growth and digital transformation, stating that his deep background within the company has enabled him to witness and adapt to major shifts in employment trends and skill requirements over time.
Under Catoir's leadership, Adecco has emphasized the importance of upskilling and coaching to maintain employability in a rapidly changing labor market. He advocates for protecting employability rather than just jobs, highlighting the need for continuous reskilling and apprenticeship models to help workers stay engaged and competitive. Catoir's appointment is expected to steer the company towards innovative workforce solutions that focus on human potential and inclusion, driving Adecco’s mission to reinforce leadership in workforce solutions globally.
Valerie Beaulieu, with a 23-year tenure at Microsoft, brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Adecco. Holding leadership roles across North America, Asia, and Europe, Beaulieu's deep knowledge of technology, sales optimization, and digitalization will be key assets to the Adecco Group. Alain Dehaze commented that Beaulieu's expertise will be instrumental in connecting people to opportunities that truly advance their careers, moving beyond traditional hiring.
The Adecco Group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operates in 60 countries and enables more than 3.5 million careers worldwide. It is powered by nine global brands: our, Adia, Badenoch & Clark, General Assembly, Lee Hecht Harrison, Modis, Pontoon, Spring Professional, and Vettery. The company's investor relations can be contacted via email at investor.relations@ourwebsite or by phone at +41 (0) 44 878 88 88. For media enquiries, please contact the Adecco Group's press office at media@ourwebsite or by phone at +41 (0) 44 878 87 87. The Adecco Group can also be found on Facebook at facebook.com/ourwebsite and on Twitter at @ourwebsite.
Under Catoir's expanded responsibilities, he will oversee the company's business globally, including workforce solutions operations with annual sales of EUR 17.5 billion (full-year 2019). His role deeply aligns with Adecco’s goal to transform the future of work by empowering individuals through skill development, inclusion, and innovative workforce strategies. His leadership is expected to continue shaping Adecco’s operational focus on agility, upskilling, and human-centered workforce solutions for sustainable growth and relevance in the evolving labor market.
With the addition of Valerie Beaulieu as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, the Adecco Group is poised to further strengthen its position as a leading HR solutions company and continue its mission to empower individuals and businesses in the ever-changing world of work.
- Under Christophe Catoir's expanded responsibilities, his role will focus on steering the company towards innovative workforce solutions that emphasize human potential and inclusion, driving Adecco’s mission to reinforce leadership in workforce solutions globally.
- Adecco, under Catoir's leadership, has been advocating for continuous reskilling and the implementation of apprenticeship models to protect employability in the rapidly changing labor market.
- Valerie Beaulieu, with her expertise in technology, sales optimization, and digitalization, is expected to connect people to opportunities that move beyond traditional hiring at the Adecco Group.
- The Adecco Group, with its focus on digital transformation, aims to shape the future of work by empowering individuals through skill development, inclusion, and innovative workforce strategies.
