Kelly names Chris Layden as new CEO effective september 2

Kelly Services Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) announced Chris Layden will become president and chief executive officer effective September 2, 2025. Layden will succeed Peter Quigley, who previously announced his retirement plans.

Quigley will remain as a strategic advisor during the transition and continue serving on the board of directors until the company's annual shareholders meeting in May 2026. Quigley spent 22 years with the Troy, Michigan-based staffing company.

Layden most recently served as chief operating officer of Prolink, a workforce solutions provider. Prior to that role, he spent nearly two decades at ManpowerGroup in various senior positions including general management, regional leadership, corporate strategy, and sales.

"We are confident Chris's skills and experience make him uniquely well-qualified to serve as president and chief executive officer," said Terrence Larkin, chairman of Kelly's board of directors. The selection followed what the company described as a rigorous search process.

Kelly reported revenue of $4.3 billion in 2024. The company operates as a global specialty talent solutions provider, connecting more than 400,000 people with work annually through its network of suppliers and partners.

The company plans to provide additional details about the leadership transition during its second-quarter earnings conference call scheduled for August 7, 2025.

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