# Ruth Harper

> Ruth Harper is ManpowerGroup's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, leading global marketing, communications, brand, and sustainability work across more than 70 countries. A former geography teacher who moved through employment policy and European public affairs into global corporate leadership, she connects the practical dignity of work with the challenges of AI, green-skills development, ethical business, and inclusive career mobility.

- **Role:** Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer at ManpowerGroup
- **Organizations:** ManpowerGroup, World Economic Forum, Discovery World, Confederation of British Industry, World Employment Confederation, Business Commission to Tackle Inequality
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of Hull, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Hull, Executive education or program not publicly specified, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Leads global marketing and communications across ManpowerGroup's operations in more than 70 countries and its Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions brands., Drives ManpowerGroup's ESG strategy and Working to Change the World plan., Represents ManpowerGroup in World Economic Forum communities focused on jobs, skills, ESG, climate, and inclusion.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Worked as a geography teacher in the United Kingdom.
- **Before 2002** — Moved to London and transitioned into employment policy and public-private partnership work helping unemployed people return to work.
- **2002** — Joined ManpowerGroup.
- **2012** — Served as Manpower's head of public affairs in the United Kingdom.
- **2015** — Appointed Director of Global Strategic Communications at ManpowerGroup.
- **2017** — Became Vice President of Global Strategic Communications.
- **2018** — Joined the board of Discovery World science museum in Milwaukee.
- **2021** — As Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, helped introduce ManpowerGroup's Working to Change the World ESG plan.
- **2023** — Served as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, combining global brand leadership with ESG strategy.
- **2025** — Helped present ManpowerGroup's human-first sustainability program, including MyPath reaching more than 301,000 associates and digital-skills partnerships reaching more than 400,000 people.
- **2026** — Represented ManpowerGroup in public discussions on ethical AI, future-ready skills, manufacturing, supply chains, and a human-centered future of work.

## Achievements

- Leads global marketing and communications across ManpowerGroup's operations in more than 70 countries and its Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions brands.
- Drives ManpowerGroup's ESG strategy and Working to Change the World plan.
- Represents ManpowerGroup in World Economic Forum communities focused on jobs, skills, ESG, climate, and inclusion.
- Co-authored workforce reports including Skills Revolution, Millennial Careers: 2020 Vision, Seven Steps to Conscious Inclusion, and ManpowerGroup sustainability reports.
- Helped frame a people-first green transition connecting climate action with employability and skills development.
- Serves on the board of Discovery World science museum and participates in its STEM and marketing committees.
- Led global strategic communications and thought leadership before expanding into chief communications, sustainability, and marketing roles.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Participated in ManpowerGroup's VivaTech program on how AI is reshaping hiring and how recruitment can remain human-centered.
- **2026-05** — Scheduled to speak at the World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chains Forum on the talent gap and preparing young people with future-ready skills through SmartStart.
- **2026-03** — Commented on responsible AI, data protection, and fair talent practices as ManpowerGroup was recognized by Ethisphere for the 17th time.
- **2025-09** — Introduced ManpowerGroup's 2024-2025 Working to Change the World sustainability report and its focus on green skills, AI access, and a human-first transition.
- **2025-06** — Joined a VivaTech panel on what comes after ESG and how purpose, measurable impact, and business relevance connect.

## Links

- Website: https://www.manpowergroup.com/about/leadership/ruth-harper
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthharpermanpowergroup

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Last updated: 2026-08-12