Adecco Group names Diego Chantrain head of investor relations and portfolio strategy

The Zurich-based staffing and technology company said Chantrain succeeds Benita Barretto, who held the role since 2021 and is leaving the company for new projects.

Summary

Adecco Group said Diego Chantrain has been appointed director of Investor Relations and Group Portfolio Strategy, adding oversight of investor communications to a background in corporate development and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). Based in Zurich and reporting to Group Chief Financial Officer Valentina Ficaio, Chantrain succeeds Benita Barretto, who has held the post since 2021 and is departing the company for new projects. Chantrain joined Adecco Group in October 2022 to lead corporate development and M&A, and previously ran investor relations at Firmenich while also working in strategic development and M&A. Adecco said he holds a master's degree in management engineering from the University of Liege and a doctorate from the Turku School of Economics.

Terms & Concepts
  • M&A: Mergers and acquisitions deals between companies
  • Investor relations: A company’s communication with shareholders and markets
  • ISIN: International securities identification code for a listed instrument