Global Power 150 Women in Staffing
The Global Power 150 Women in Staffing honors a notable selection of female executives whose vision, achievements and leadership are elevating and transforming a global industry.
Gaëlle Blake
honoree profile
Gaëlle Blake joined French staffing organization Groupe Adéquat in June 2024, leading its UK development and M&A activities. Previously, she led Hays’ UK&I construction and property business, exceeding the average growth rate of the wider Hays UK business. Blake is an advocate for underrepresented groups within construction and participates in mental health initiatives. She volunteers as a local authority school governor, with a particular interest in advocating for disadvantaged children. Her favorite part of working in recruitment is seeing the impact a new role and employer can have on a person — and vice versa.