The Glass Ceiling is Cracked, Now is the Time to Break it Wide Open - Becky Frankiewicz, ManpowerGroup

As technology rapidly transforms industries and in-demand skills across the U.S., success in the future won’t be defined by performance, but by potential and the ability to learn, apply and adapt. Becky Frankiewicz, President of ManpowerGroup North America, will share her journey and expertise in how women can take advantage of shifts in industries and jobs. In a Skills Revolution where new jobs are created as fast as others disappear,  learnability will be the great equalizer and the key to breaking the glass ceiling wide open.

In July 2017, Becky Frankiewicz joined ManpowerGroup as the President of ManpowerGroup North America. She brings high energy and passion, coupled with strong P&L experience from a large and complex global business.

Prior to ManpowerGroup, she led one of PepsiCo’s largest subsidiaries, Quaker Foods North America. In that role she was responsible for the $2.6B business, leading all functions, sales and manufacturing. Under her leadership, Quaker Foods delivered impressive growth as she led the transformation of that brand to be known as America’s ‘best start to everyday’. She was also named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in the industry, anticipating and adapting to fast changing consumer demands.

Prior to her success leading Quaker Foods, Becky held a variety of senior leadership roles at PepsiCo across the portfolio of brands. Her experience in these roles, which included leading Innovation, Finance, Strategy, Sales and Marketing across the PepsiCo portfolio, positions her well to lead ManpowerGroup’s strong and connected brands - - Manpower, Experis, Right Management and ManpowerGroup Solutions. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Becky worked in strategic consulting with Deloitte and Andersen Consulting. She began her career at Procter and Gamble. She is a passionate team builder and people developer. Becky has a great educational track record, attaining top marks at the University of Texas, where she earned an MBA in finance, and a BA in Marketing.

Becky is dedicated to her family, health and helping others succeed. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband and three daughters Parker, Payton and Piper. She starts each day with a morning workout and just completed her first marathon.

Meal Choices:

• Vegetarian Stuffed Shells - Ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese blend and seasoned sautéed spinach stuffed into pasta shells, baked in Asiago cream then topped with Marinara and herbed bread crumbs
• Montreal Chicken - Canadian spice crusted chicken breast accompanied by white cheddar mashed potatoes, maple glazed carrots and caramelized Riesling syrup