Kelly Services CEO Carl Camden To Step Down; Promotes George Corona To CEO

(RTTNews) - Kelly Services (KELYA, KELYB) said that Carl Camden will step down as President and CEO effective May 10, 2017. Camden is leaving the company to pursue opportunities in public service, and has been named a finalist in Oakland University's search for its next president.

Camden will be succeeded by Executive Vice President and COO George Corona, who will become President and CEO effective May 11.

The Board of Directors has designated Corona to stand for election to the board in Camden's place, as Camden's resignation renders him unavailable to stand for election.

Corona, 58, became Kelly's fourth COO on January 1, 2009, assuming responsibility for the company's global operations. Before becoming COO, Corona rose through the ranks of the company and served as Kelly's Executive Vice President and General Manager - Americas. Prior to joining Kelly, Corona held management roles at Digital Equipment Professional Services Group and Burroughs Corporation.

Corona currently serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Advisory Council on Agriculture, Small Business, and Labor.