Philippe Foriel-Destezet
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Philippe Foriel-Destezet Net Worth

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Philippe Foriel-Destezet is a French businessman born in London in 1935. He is the founder of Ecco, a staffing company that was France's largest supplier of temporary personnel by the 1980s. In 1996, he merged Ecco with Klaus Jacobs's Swiss firm Adia to create Adecco, a staffing firm that now employs more than 33,000 people full-time across 5,100 branches in over 60 countries. Foriel-Destezet stepped down as co-chairman of Adecco in 2005 and was made an honorary president in 2006. He has also donated to HEC Foundation in France, a 130-year old institution that provides scholarships and grants to students and professors at HEC Paris.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 12, 1935
Birth Place London, United Kingdom, France
Age 88 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra
Residence London, England
Alma mater HEC Paris
Spouse(s) Aline Morel
Children 4

💰 Net worth: $2.9 Billion (2024)

Philippe Foriel-Destezet's net worth is projected to reach an impressive $2.9 billion by 2024. He is renowned in France by his pseudonym "Service". As a successful entrepreneur, Foriel-Destezet has accumulated this substantial wealth through various professional ventures and business endeavors. His exceptional financial status reflects his remarkable achievements and astute business strategies. Philippe Foriel-Destezet is known as a prominent figure in the French business world, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

2009 $1.8 Billion
2010 $2 Billion
2011 $2.5 Billion
2012 $2.4 Billion
2013 $2.6 Billion
2014 $2.8 Billion
2015 $2.7 Billion
2016 $2.5 Billion
2017 $2.6 Billion
2018 $2.91 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1996

With Klaus Jacobs, he was instrumental in bringing about the merger of the French agency, Ecco and the Swiss agency, Adia Interim that created Adecco in 1996. He serves on the Boards of Adecco, AKILA Finance SA and Securitas.

2005

He stood down as co-chairman of Adecco in 2005, becoming honorary President in 2006.

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