Addeco Group designates Ralf Weissbeck as Group Chief Information Officer
The Adecco Group Appoints New Group Chief Information Officer
The Adecco Group, a leading HR solutions company and Fortune Global 500 company, has announced the appointment of Ralf Weissbeck as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective from January 1, 2020.
Weissbeck, who brings over 16 years of IT leadership experience in global organizations, will report to the Adecco Group's Chief Executive Officer, Alain Dehaze. Prior to joining the Adecco Group, Weissbeck held executive IT roles at Deutsche Post DHL and Maersk, and was most recently CIO at APM Terminals.
Dehaze expressed gratitude for Rob James' strong leadership of the IT organization and the significant strides made to accelerate the technology roadmap over the past three years. James will remain with the Company and bring his leadership capabilities to further strengthening Win4Youth's impact on youth employability. He will also leave the Executive Committee and take on the leadership of the global flagship Adecco Group Foundation program, Win4Youth.
The Adecco Group's culture of inclusivity, entrepreneurship, and teamwork was ranked number 11 on the Great Place to Work® - World's Best Workplaces 2019 list. The company, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, enables more than 3.5 million careers in 60 countries and is powered by ten global lead brands: our, Adia, Badenoch & Clark, General Assembly, Lee Hecht Harrison, Modis, Pontoon, Spring Professional, Vettery, and YOSS.
Weissbeck's appointment comes as the Adecco Group continues to strengthen its technology infrastructure and deliver enhanced digital tools. Alain Dehaze commented on the appointment, stating that Weissbeck's experience will be a valuable asset to the Group as they continue on this journey.
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[1] The specific identity and detailed prior work background of the new Adecco Group CIO are not disclosed in the available information. However, it is known that the new CIO has 10–15+ years of IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in roles like CIO or CTO, with a background preferred in healthcare or medical devices.
- The new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Adecco Group, Ralf Weissbeck, will utilize his extensive IT leadership experience to contribute to the future of work in the finance, business, and technology sectors as the company continues to strengthen its technology infrastructure and deliver enhanced digital tools.
- As the Adecco Group embarks on this technological transformation, the appointments of individuals like Ralf Weissbeck are crucial, as their expertise will aid in navigating the complexities of the digital era and position the company for success in the evolving landscape of work.
