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Global - ‘CEO from one month' Shortlist

02 September 2015

Adecco Group has revealed the six young women and four young men from around the world who have reached the finals to become ‘CEO for One Month’. Only one will gain the unique opportunity to work alongside Group Chief Executive Officer Alain Dehaze.

Launched for the first time in Norway in 2011, ‘CEO for One Month’ has proven its ability to provide meaningful work experience for candidates reaching the final round, enhancing their CVs and career prospects

The 10 youngsters, aged between 20 and 25, hail from Japan and Australia, as well as Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain. The candidates are now gathering in Madrid for a concluding round of tests and challenges to choose this year’s ‘CEO’.

 In 2015 the initiative has elicited no less than 18,000 applications internationally, with 34 candidates progressing to become Adecco CEO for One Month in their home countries, working alongside their local Adecco country manager. After a further selection process based on performance, business cases and additional interviews, the top 10 have now reached the final round. In Madrid, they will be assessed by a jury representing different functions and countries.   

Last year, 5 of the 10 finalists found a job after participating, 4 are still studying and in internships. Among them was Colombian Paola Ospina, the 2014 Group CEO for One Month, who has since embarked on a career in marketing at Adecco USA.

“A lack of opportunity is hitting the prospects of millions of young people around the world. With our Adecco Way to WorkTM programme we want to make a real contribution to improving youngsters’ employability and help them build their future”, said Alain Dehaze, Adecco Group CEO. “Our 34 ‘CEOs for One Month’ have already been able to gain essential experience and skills working alongside Adecco top management in their home countries. Only one of the 10 finalists will make the final cut, and I’m looking forward to working closely with the 2015 ‘CEO for One Month’.”

The 10 candidates in the running to be chosen as Adecco Group ‘CEO for One Month’ are: 

Dick Boreel – Netherlands

Michelle Dyrby - Denmark

Claire Houston – UK & Ireland

James Kaluschke - Australia    

Ayumi Kunori – Japan

Ernesto Lamaina - Italy

Marie Lusková - Czech Republic          

Clémence Lemonnier - France

Hector Recio - Spain    

Eleni Ziaka - Greece