SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2003 MANPOWER INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 1-10686 39-1672779 - ---------------------------- ------------ ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5301 North Ironwood Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 961-1000
Item 5. Other Events. On July 30, 2003, Manpower Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of Stephanie A. Burns, President and Chief Operating Officer of Dow Corning, as a new member to their Board of Directors. The appointment becomes effective immediately. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 30, 2003 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MANPOWER INC. Dated: July 30, 2003 By: /s/ Michael J. Van Handel ------------------------------------- Michael J. Van Handel Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 30, 2003 2
[Manpower Logo] Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracy Shilobrit Manpower Inc. 414-906-6088 tracy.shilobrit@manpower.com Manpower Inc. Names Stephanie A. Burns to Board of Directors MILWAUKEE, WI, USA (July 30, 2003) - Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) today announced that Stephanie A. Burns, president and chief operating officer of Dow Corning, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately. "During her 20-year tenure with Dow Corning, Stephanie Burns has developed a strong record of leading innovation and market growth through new product and business development, particularly in Europe," said Jeffrey A. Joerres, chairman and chief executive officer of Manpower Inc. "Her international business experience will be an asset to the board as we continue to grow and expand our business." In her current role, Burns is responsible for driving innovation and growth across the Dow Corning enterprise, focusing much of her attention on the company's activities in the emerging technologies area. She holds a doctorate degree in organic chemistry and has completed post-doctoral research at the University of Organometallic Chemistry Languedoc-Rousillon in France. Since joining Dow Corning in 1983, Burns has held several key management positions, including science and technology director for Europe, industry director for life sciences in Europe, and European electronics industry director. In December of 2000, Burns was named executive vice president and elected to Dow Corning's board of directors. In February of 2003, she was elected president and chief operating officer, also serving on the board of directors' audit and corporate responsibility committees. She is also an executive board member for the Dow Corning/Genecor International partnership, a global leader in biotechnology. Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through 4,000 offices in 63 countries. The firm annually provides employment to two million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training. Manpower also provides a range of staffing solutions, engagement and consulting services worldwide under the subsidiary brands of Brook Street, Elan, The Empower Group and Jefferson Wells. More information on Manpower Inc. can be found at the company's Web site, www.manpower.com. # # #