---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-283008"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "KELYA"
cik: "0000055135"
company_name: "KELLY SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2025-11-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T20:00:11.884671+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Former CEO Peter Quigley signs separation agreement; $25K/month advisory through Apr 2026

## Summary
- Retired as CEO effective Sep 2, 2025; successor Christopher Layden named.
- Transition advisory services from Nov 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026 at $25,000/month plus benefits.
- Equity awards vest through Apr 30, 2026; unvested shares forfeited thereafter.
- 2025 STIP payment based on first 10 months of base salary if earned.
- 12-month post-separation non-compete and non-solicitation covenants apply.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-283008
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: KELYA
- cik: 0000055135
- company_name: KELLY SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2025-11-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55135/000119312525283008/0001193125-25-283008-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55135/000119312525283008/d947312d8ka.htm

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