Kelly® Acquires Specialty Education Executive Search Firm, Greenwood/Asher & Associates

TROY, Mich., Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) today announced the acquisition of Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing primarily in higher education. Terms of the acquisition, which were effective November 18, were not disclosed. Greenwood/Asher, headquartered in Miramar Beach, Fla., will continue to operate under its own brand.“Founders Jan Greenwood and Betty Asher, and their team of dedicated consultants, researchers, and support staff built their practice into a premier executive search firm,” said Nicola Soares, president of Kelly Education. “Together with Greenwood/Asher, Kelly will identify, develop, and place top talent across the entire education segment.”Executive Vice President and Partner Betty Asher, Ed.D., remarked, “I’m most excited about Kelly Education’s vision for the future of education, their commitment to lifelong learning, and how closely our shared values and passion for talent align. I’m eager about the expanded possibilities Kelly’s expertise will bring to our clients and our team.”The acquisition of Greenwood/Asher is the third for Kelly Education in four years as the specialty business continues along its path as the top education workforce solutions provider.1About Kelly®About Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is dedicated to elevating education leaders and the organizations they serve. Our core business is executive search and recruiting. Our long-term and continuing commitment to our clients has extended our services to include executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic consulting. Learn more about us at greenwoodsearch.com.___________________________________
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