The Adecco Group appointed Gordana Landen as chief human resources officer and as a member of its executive committee, effective Jan. 7, 2019. 

Landen, a Swedish national, most recently was chief human resources officer at Signify (formerly Philips Lighting). She also previously worked in senior human resources and project management positions at telecoms company Ericsson and global hygiene and forest products company SCA (Svenska Cellulosa AB). 

Landen will be based at the company’s global headquarters in Zurich.

“Gordana’s appointment will strengthen our leadership team and help to drive the ongoing delivery of our Perform, Transform, Innovate strategic agenda, as we enhance our core business and invest in new digital solutions,” Adecco Group CEO Alain Dehaze said. “Gordana will ensure that The Adecco Group continues to set the gold standard in people management, talent and career development.”