A leading authority on workforce solutions worldwide, Barry Asin is renowned for his expertise on staffing and contingent labor. He served as Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) president from 2010 through 2024 with overall responsibility for the company’s global strategy, operations and growth. Asin has been with the company since 2003, where he previously led the team responsible for SIA’s award-winning research and content. As chief analyst he continues to focus on developing SIA’s thought leadership, conference content, long-term strategy and product development. Asin is co-author of Breaking Through: Leadership Disciplines from Top Performing Staffing Firms. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing essential insights on leadership as well as the challenges, opportunities and rapid transformations around work today. Asin has been quoted in major business and industry publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Inc. Magazine, The Atlantic, Bloomberg Business, CNBC, Marketplace and MarketWatch among others. Asin is also a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council. Prior to joining SIA, Asin spent nearly 12 years as a senior executive at global staffing leader Adecco SA. Before Adecco, he had operations management positions with PepsiCo. Asin began his professional career with Andersen Consulting, the predecessor of Accenture. He has a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Princeton University. Barry is a native of Buffalo, New York. He can be found frequently biking as well as hiking in the hills and along the coast near his home in Palo Alto, California.

Francesca Profeta is well-known for her market research and commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). With a 20-year career in the staffing industry and over a decade at SIA, Profeta has played a pivotal role in shaping SIA’s DE&I research. Profeta’s research and advocacy efforts shed light on the importance of diverse representation, technology trends, diverse networks, and the benefits of embracing a culture of inclusivity in staffing practices. In addition to her focus on DE&I, Profeta provides valuable market insights for SIA members on diverse staffing markets such as Japan, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Prior to joining SIA, she worked for global staffing firms Select Appointments and Vedior. Profeta is a certified contingent workforce professional (CCWP).