---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-222888"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "KELYA"
cik: "0000055135"
company_name: "KELLY SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2024-09-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T03:21:39.010810+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kelly Services CFO Olivier Thirot to retire, transition to special advisor through 2026

## Summary
- Thirot will step down as CFO upon successful transition of successor, then serve as special advisor until Dec 31, 2026.
- As special advisor, Thirot receives CHF 42,587/month salary; total advisor compensation capped at CHF 900,000 gross.
- Base salary of CHF 600,000/year continues until transition; 2024 STI eligible; RSA/RSU vesting per EIP through April 1, 2025.
- Termination Agreement includes mutual release of claims and non-disparagement; Thirot's non-compete remains in effect.
- Thirot's resignation from corporate positions occurs on transition date; signatory rights deleted at termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-222888
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: KELYA
- cik: 0000055135
- company_name: KELLY SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2024-09-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55135/000119312524222888/0001193125-24-222888-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55135/000119312524222888/d835516d8ka.htm

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