ManpowerGroup Makes New Leadership Transition, Appoints New CEO

ManpowerGroup has appointed Becky Frankiewicz as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2027. She will succeed Jonas Prising, who has served as CEO since 2014 and will transition to Executive Chair of the Board.

Frankiewicz, currently President and Chief Strategy Officer, will also join the company’s Board of Directors. She will become the fifth CEO in ManpowerGroup’s nearly 80-year history.

In her current role, Frankiewicz has led the company’s commercial strategy. She has also driven the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic AI across the organisation, according to ManpowerGroup.

The company operates global workforce brands including Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions. It said the leadership transition followed a succession planning process and was intended to ensure continuity.

Julie Howard, Lead Director of ManpowerGroup’s Board of Directors, said the company had strengthened its brands and expanded its higher-value talent and workforce management capabilities under Prising’s leadership. She also cited its progress in becoming a more digital, diversified and resilient business.

“Following an extensive succession planning process, we are very pleased to endorse Becky as the next CEO for ManpowerGroup,” Howard said.

Prising said he had worked closely with Frankiewicz on the company’s ongoing transformation and expressed confidence in her leadership. He will continue working with her and the executive team during the transition.

Frankiewicz said the company would focus on accelerating its strategy, expanding its AI capabilities and delivering greater value through its “Human First, Digital Always” approach.

She added that ManpowerGroup would continue to help clients and workers navigate changes in the world of work.