Adecco Group Taps Jo DeBecker to Spearhead Next-Gen Workforce Solutions at Akkodis

Adecco Group Taps Jo DeBecker to Spearhead Next-Gen Workforce Solutions at Akkodis

(IN BRIEF) The Adecco Group has appointed Jo DeBecker as the new President of Akkodis. In this key leadership role, DeBecker is tasked with driving strategic transformation and growth in the global talent solutions arena. With a robust background in business leadership and change management, he is expected to enhance Akkodis’ digital capabilities, streamline operations, and build sustainable client partnerships. This move is part of Adecco Group’s larger strategy to consolidate its market leadership in human resource services and technology-enabled workforce solutions. DeBecker’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and adapting to the evolving dynamics of the global workplace. His vision and experience will be critical in aligning the company’s technological advancements with workforce expertise, ensuring that both customers and employees benefit from forward-thinking, tailored solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 17-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, a global frontrunner in talent and technology solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Jo Debecker as President of Akkodis and a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective 22 April 2025. In his new capacity, Jo Debecker will build upon the solid foundation laid by the successful integration of AKKA and Modis over the past three years, a merger that has firmly established Akkodis as a global leader in the ER&D Technology Consulting market. His mandate is to accelerate key strategic initiatives, including the expansion of offshore capabilities and the deployment of cutting-edge technology practices, to drive profitable growth in a rapidly evolving market.

Jo Debecker comes with a robust background in global technology services. His impressive career includes leading roles in the IT, digital, and software/cloud engineering sectors, most recently as Head of Wipro’s FullStride Global Business Line and a member of Wipro’s Executive Board. At Wipro, he steered the FullStride division to higher profitability, generating USD 5 billion in revenue by leveraging offshore delivery and strategically aligning solutions with emerging growth opportunities. Renowned for his customer-centric, delivery-driven approach and his exceptional team leadership skills, Jo has also held senior management positions at several other leading global technology services companies. A dual citizen of Belgium and Switzerland, he holds a master’s degree in finance and computer science from The University of Leuven in Belgium.

Following a notable six-year tenure during which Dr. Jan Gupta played a critical role in establishing Modis as a standalone Global Business Unit and later led the successful integration of AKKA and Modis, he has stepped down as President of Akkodis and from his position on The Adecco Group’s Executive Committee, as announced in the FY 2024 press release on 26 February 2025.

Denis Machuel, Group CEO of The Adecco Group, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Jo as the new President of Akkodis. His proven track record in driving global business growth, particularly through offshore delivery and robust team leadership, makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead our strategy and accelerate profitable growth. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jan for his valuable contributions to Akkodis and the broader Adecco Group, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Expressing his enthusiasm, Jo Debecker said, “I am excited to join Akkodis during such a transformative period for our industry, as the pace of digital transformation accelerates. Akkodis is uniquely positioned to support clients in outsourcing R&D with world-class engineering and technology talent, driving innovation in today’s intelligent age. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues at Akkodis and across The Adecco Group as we seize the immense opportunities ahead.”

About the Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is a world leading talent and technology solutions company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).

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