# Adecco (Adecco)

> Global staffing, recruitment and workforce-solutions group; one of the world's largest HR services companies.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.adeccogroup.com
- **Headquarters:** Zurich, Switzerland
- **Country:** Switzerland
- **Founded:** 1996
- **Founder:** Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy, Philippe Foriel-Destezet
- **Employees:** 10001+
- **Listed as:** SIX: ADEN
- **Categories:** Staffing, Talent Management, Recruiting

## Overview
The Adecco Group AG is a Zurich-based global HR and workforce solutions company, formed in 1996 through the merger of Adia (1957) and Ecco (1964). It is one of the world's largest providers of staffing, temporary and permanent recruitment, career transition, upskilling and talent-advisory services, operating through brands including Adecco, LHH and Akkodis. In 2026 it announced the acquisition of Advantis Medical Staffing to expand its U.S. healthcare staffing capabilities.

## Leadership
- Denis Machuel — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/denis-machuel))
- Philippe Foriel-Destezet — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/philippe-foriel-destezet))
- Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/henri-ferdinand-lavanchy))

## Sources
- [Adecco Group businesses and portfolio](https://www.adeccogroup.com/who-we-are/businesses-and-portfolio) — official
- [Adecco who we are (scale)](https://www.adecco.com/employers/who-we-are) — official
- [LHH RPO case study](https://www.lhh.com/en-us/insights/rpo-solution-client-needs) — official
- [Adecco UK MSP case study](https://www.adecco.com/en-gb/resources/uk-financial-services-total-workforce-management-case-study) — official
- [Adecco ISO 27001 recertification](https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/resources/article/press-release-adecco-achieves-isoiec-recertification) — official
- [The Adecco Group Q4 and full-year 2024 results](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-adecco-group-q4--full-year-2024-results-302385387.html) — regulatory
- [Adecco overview and listing (ADEN)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adecco) — reporting
- [G2: Adecco](https://www.g2.com/products/adecco/reviews) — marketplace
- [The Adecco Group official website](https://www.adeccogroup.com/) — official
- [The Adecco Group annual report history](https://www.adeccogroup.com/-/media/project/adecco-group/adeccogroup/pdf-files/2022-march/adecco-group-annual-report-2021-double-page.pdf) — official
- [The Adecco Group LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/theadeccogroup/) — official-social
- [The Adecco Group LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/theadeccogroup/) — official-social

## FAQ
**What does Adecco do?**

The Adecco Group (SIX: ADEN) is a global talent and workforce-solutions services company headquartered in Zürich, operating through three business units: Adecco (flexible and permanent staffing, outsourcing), LHH (career transition, talent development and mobility) and Akkodis (technology and engineering talent and co…

**Where is Adecco headquartered?**

Adecco is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

**When was Adecco founded?**

Adecco was founded in 1996.

**Who founded Adecco?**

Adecco was founded by Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy, Philippe Foriel-Destezet.

**Who is the CEO of Adecco?**

Denis Machuel leads Adecco as CEO.

**Is Adecco publicly traded?**

Yes — Adecco is publicly listed (SIX: ADEN).

**How many employees does Adecco have?**

Adecco has 10001+ employees.

**What kind of HR technology is Adecco?**

Adecco is categorized under Staffing, Talent Management, Recruiting on DHRMap.

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