Jefferson Wells Names Michael Touhey President and Chief Operating Officer
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - June 12, 2007 - Jefferson Wells, a rapidly growing, global provider of accounting and finance-related services, recently announced that Michael Touhey has been named president and chief operating officer of the Brookfield-based professional services firm. Prior to joining Jefferson Wells, Touhey served as Right Management's executive vice president of the Americas where he was responsible for the strategy and execution of the company's vision in the North and South American markets. Right Management and Jefferson Wells are independently operating, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Manpower Inc.
"Mike joined Right Management in January of 2006 and has done an outstanding job focusing and energizing all aspects of our business across the Americas," said Owen Sullivan, chief executive officer for Jefferson Wells and Right Management. "In addition to providing strategic focus and leadership, Mike brought to Right Management a strong client commitment and a true sales discipline. He also demonstrated his ability to energize people to drive internal dedication and commitment to the growth of the business. We are excited to add Mike's experience and energy to Jefferson Wells."
In his new role as president and chief operating officer, Touhey will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the firm's national and international offices. He will be responsible for executing Jefferson Wells' business plans and to continue to provide a wide variety of high value consulting services to meet the needs of financial management in companies across the globe.
"Jefferson Wells has established itself as a global leader and is a strong subsidiary and asset to Manpower," said Touhey. "I am thrilled to be joining such a reputable organization and eager to continue building upon the outstanding reputation it has established in its national as well as international markets."
Touhey brings more than 15 years of leadership responsibility in the consulting and services industries. He has a strong record of success in highly competitive and mature markets, as well as rapidly developing industries. Before he joined Right Management, Touhey was president of U.S. operations for a division of Fiserv Inc. Prior to joining Fiserv, Touhey spent nine years at Metavante, where he held several executive level positions with P&L responsibility. He began his career at IBM where he spent 15 years in a variety of positions from sales representative to business unit executive within professional services.
Touhey received an undergraduate and master's degree in business administration from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
About Jefferson
Wells Jefferson Wells is a global provider of professional services in the areas of risk, controls, compliance and financial process improvement. The firm specializes in internal audit, technology risk management, tax, and accounting and finance. From 50 offices, it serves clients including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, through highly experienced, salaried professionals working from offices across North America and Europe. Jefferson Wells is an independently operating, wholly owned subsidiary of Manpower, Inc. (NYSE: MAN). www.jeffersonwells.com.
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