After almost five years, yesterday marked a significant milestone as, after several months of planning, Alight Solutions announced our CEO succession plan. I will step down as CEO and Board member of Alight once the Board formally names a successor. As I enter my final chapter with Alight, I am reminded of how it all began. Back in April 2020 - I received a box delivered to my home containing an Alight laptop, an Alight t-shirt and a handwritten note saying, “Welcome to Alight!” The world was beginning to battle the biggest global pandemic in living history. It was some start. I’m relieved to say – almost five years later - the world is in a different place. And Alight is a different company. Guided by our higher calling mission of helping employees around the world to stay healthy and become financially secure, Alight is now the leader in Health, Wealth, Wellbeing & Leaves. Every day we’re improving the employee experience and bending the cost curve for 70% of the Fortune 100 and half of the Fortune 500. Leading Alight has been a transformative experience, and one I’m immensely proud of. Alongside our amazing colleagues, we’ve accomplished so much together. From taking the company public to navigating the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a transformational Alight Worklife platform experience, completing our $1.2bn strategic divestiture of the Payroll & Professional Services business, and earning recognition on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. It has been some journey and one I will never forget. With the recent divestiture complete, we’ve sharpened our focus as a wellbeing and benefits platform company. We are now more agile, resilient, and better equipped than ever before to navigate a dynamic environment, thanks to our long-standing client relationships, world-class services and technology, and the dedication of our extraordinary colleagues. Now, therefore, is the opportune time for me to step aside for another leader to carry the torch and take Alight forward into this exciting next chapter. As I prepare to depart – I want to end with a special thank you to our amazing colleagues, our remarkable clients and anyone who has been part of my journey. I look forward to celebrating Alight’s future successes for many years to come. #BeAlight
Congratulations on amazing success with Alight. I’ll be watching closely for what comes next. Your family vacation spot is still waiting here in the ocean in Canada
I may not have the chance to meet you in person but I want to thank you.
Thank you for your outstanding leadership and dedication to Alight and its employees.
Congrats Stephan, what a journey. All the best on your next successful endeavor.
Stephan, we are grateful for your vision, leadership and true passion for our business. I know how seriously you took on our important mission of ensuring that our customers and their dependents are well supported in their Health, Welfare, and Financial Security journeys! Well done!
Amazing experience with Alight under your leadership. You cared for each and every employee.. their health and wealth not only for customers. Inspiring and Wishing You All the Best!
Well hopefully they will find a great replacement! Congratulations on retirement 🎉
Congrats Stephan! You had ANOTHER awesome run!! What's next? (I wanna buy early)
Healthcare Strategist | Ecosystem Connector | Outcomes Enhancer | Father | Husband
2moStephan Scholl thanks for your dedication to our business and to all of us. The foundation you have us standing on is encouraging and our commitment is to use that in driving value forward for our clients, consultant partners and new folks we get the privilege to serve. We appreciate you.