ManpowerGroup have announced the appointment of Lee Chant as Managing Director, UK & Ireland. Chant will lead the UK and Ireland business, driving commercial growth across ManpowerGroup’s industry-leading brands, Manpower and Brook Street.
“It is a privilege to take on this role at such an important moment for both our business and the wider workforce,” said Chant. “The UK labour market continues to evolve rapidly, creating new challenges and opportunities for employers and job seekers alike. As technology and AI reshape the world of work, we have an important opportunity to help organisations build the workforce they need for the future while connecting more people with meaningful employment. I look forward to working with our talented teams across the UK and Ireland to deepen our partnerships with clients, accelerate growth and continue delivering the expertise and innovation that sets ManpowerGroup apart.”
In announcing Lee’s appointment, Riccardo Barberis, President, Northern Europe & France, ManpowerGroup, said: “Since joining ManpowerGroup, Lee has made a significant commercial impact, strengthening our market position, accelerating growth and building deeper relationships with our clients. He is a collaborative leader with a strong customer focus and a clear passion for our purpose. Combined with his deep industry expertise, these qualities make him the ideal person to lead our UK and Ireland business into its next phase of growth.”
Chant succeeds Michael Stull, who has led the UK team for two and a half years, successfully driving transformation across sales, operations and technology. Stull is returning to the US, to take on a new position as Global Strategy Leader, based at ManpowerGroup’s global headquarters in Milwaukee.
Stull comments: “It has been a privilege to lead the team in the UK, helping to drive growth and innovation in what have been unprecedented times. The UK is a complex, competitive market and I am proud of what we have achieved. That said, there is still so much potential in the UK and I look forward to watching Lee and the team take the business from strength to strength.”
