Making people successful in a changing world - Annual Report 2012

Klaus J. JacobsChairmanPhilippe Foriel-DestezetVice ChairmanRedefining WorkSuccess in a challenging environment2001 was one of the toughest yearsfaced by companies, globally, in morethan a decade.It is, therefore, a great credit to all thepeople at Adecco that we can reportvery significant progress over the pastyear. Adecco, yet again, has clearlyoutperformed its sector.We have increased our market sharein all key markets, consolidated ourposition as the world’s leadingHuman Resources Solutions-providerand demonstrated real organic growthas the benefits of our market-leaderstrategy have become even more evident.Not least, we have significantly refinedand strengthened our organizationalstructure and the balance ofAdecco’s Brand Portfolio. Our newstructure ensures that, as the economiccycle becomes more favourable, wewill be perfectly positioned to satisfyfully Clients’ evolving needs and todeliver still greater shareholder valuein the future.Chairmen’s Statement7