Myke Hawkins Joins Kelly Services(R) as Senior Vice President of Global Solutions


TROY, MI--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2015) - Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) today announced that Myke Hawkins has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Global Solutions, responsible for leading client development and account strategy across Kelly's global portfolio of centralized large accounts. The Global Solutions team services Kelly's top clients in industries ranging from high-tech and consumer goods to natural resources and life sciences.

As an experienced sales leader in the business services space, Mr. Hawkins has distinguished himself as a results-driven performer with a keen understanding of large companies' needs for workforce solutions. He has successfully managed large, global sales teams and delivered client-focused account management strategies across North America, South America, and Europe.

Before joining Kelly®, he was Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Client Management at Xerox HR Services & Buck Consultants where he managed a large global sales organization across North America, South America, and Europe. Prior to that, he served in senior sales leadership positions at Aon Hewitt and business development for Watson Wyatt (Towers Watson).

Mr. Hawkins is based in Troy, Michigan, and reports to Teresa Carroll, Senior Vice President and General Manager of KellyOCG. "Workforce planning has changed considerably in the last five years, with organizations taking a more holistic approach to talent," said Ms. Carroll. "Myke's consultative mindset and expertise in strategic account planning will serve Kelly's largest clients well as we continue to guide them on their talent supply chain management journey. We are delighted to have him on the Kelly team."

Mr. Hawkins is a member of the Economic Clubs of Detroit and New York, a member of Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit, and actively involved with the Boys Scouts of America. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and is a noted speaker on the topic of human capital.

About Kelly Services

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a global leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the world, Kelly provided employment to approximately 555,000 employees in 2014. Revenue in 2014 was $5.6 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter.

About KellyOCG
KellyOCG®, the outsourcing and consulting group of workforce solutions provider, Kelly Services, Inc., is a global leader in integrated workforce solution delivery. KellyOCG consults with clients worldwide providing customized, holistic talent supply chain management solutions in the areas of strategic workforce planning, workforce analytics, candidate experience, employer branding, enhanced services, and talent sourcing. In addition to providing integrated workforce solutions, KellyOCG specializes in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), business process outsourcing (BPO), contingent workforce outsourcing (CWO), career transition, executive search, and executive coaching and development.

KellyOCG was named to the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® 2015 Global Outsourcing 100® list, an annual ranking of the world's best outsourcing service providers and advisors. Further information about KellyOCG may be found at KellyOCG.com.