All Brands Owned by Kelly Services, Inc.

What does Kelly Services own?

It owns the Kelly master brand plus specialty units including Kelly Education, Kelly Science Engineering & Technology, Sevenstep, RocketPower, and Motion Recruitment Partners. Its assets are brands, recruiter networks, and the Kelly Helix technology platform rather than physical property.

Is Kelly Services publicly traded?

Yes. It lists on Nasdaq under two tickers: KELYA for voting Class A shares and KELYB for non-voting Class B shares. It has been public since January 1962.

Who founded Kelly Services?

William Russell Kelly, who opened a Detroit service bureau in October 1946. His adopted son Terence Adderley later ran the company for decades as president and chairman.

Where is Kelly Services headquartered?

Troy, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, where the company has been based since its early decades.

How many brands does Kelly Services own?

Roughly six market-facing brands across staffing, education, and outsourcing, though many legacy names have been folded into the unified Kelly identity.

Who owns Kelly Services?

Public shareholders. Institutional investors hold most of the equity, and the dual-class structure means voting power sits with Class A holders. No single owner or family controls the company today.

Does Kelly still operate in Europe?

Not as a staffing provider. It sold its European staffing business to Gi Group in January 2024 but continues to serve European clients through global MSP and RPO contracts.