GP Strategies has appointed Jean-François Vézina, formerly of Randstad Enterprise and Randstad North America, as Co-CEO alongside Bill Maggio.
GP Strategies, a global leader in learning and talent transformation solutions, announced that Jean-François Vézina has been appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer to serve alongside Bill Maggio effective immediately. This appointment marks an important step in the shared commitment of GP Strategies and its parent company, LTG, to leadership and growth.
Jean-François Vézina brings over 20 years of international leadership experience in strategy, operations, and growth execution. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategy Officer for Randstad Enterprise and Randstad North America. With Randstad, Vézina oversaw a multi-billion-dollar portfolio and led the global strategic agenda for its outsourcing and managed services businesses, resulting in Randstad Sourceright and Randstad Enterprise achieving the number one position globally.
With Vézina as Co-CEO, we’re doubling down on our ambition to lead the market in technology and AI-driven workforce transformation.
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Vézina previously held global and regional leadership roles, including Global Managing Director of Randstad RiseSmart, where he drove the company’s largest historical growth, and Managing Director of Randstad Canada’s outsourcing and managed services businesses, scaling it to be the country’s number one player in just five years.
“GP Strategies has an incredible foundation and unique opportunity to lead the market in enterprise learning, talent transformation, and the AI-enabled workforce revolution,” said Vézina. “As organizations around the world rethink how they develop, engage, and empower their people, the need for innovative, scalable, and business-aligned solutions has never been greater. I’m thrilled to be joining Bill Maggio and the talented team at this pivotal time to help accelerate our impact, expand our global reach, and shape the future of workforce transformation.”
“Jean-Francois joins GP Strategies at a defining moment in our growth journey,” said Bill Maggio. “His exceptional track record in scaling global organizations and building high-performing commercial teams makes him the ideal partner to help us seize the opportunities in our path. With Vézina as Co-CEO, we’re doubling down on our ambition to lead the market in technology and AI-driven workforce transformation.”
Jonathan Satchell, LTG Chief Executive, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Jean-François Vézina as Co-CEO of GP Strategies at such a key moment in time for our industry. The learning and talent development landscape is evolving rapidly, and organizations are under increasing pressure to transform their workforce strategies to drive meaningful business outcomes. GP Strategies is uniquely positioned to lead in this dynamic environment, with deep capabilities and a global footprint that enable real impact. Vézina is a seasoned and accomplished growth leader with a proven track record of helping organizations navigate complexity and innovate at scale. His appointment reinforces our commitment to accelerate growth at GP Strategies and continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients worldwide.”
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