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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. 

2024 Global Power 150

Nehal Barot

Senior VP and COO | Akraya

honoree profile

Under Nehal Barot’s strategic guidance, IT staffing provider Akraya experienced 37.6% growth in share-of-wallet revenue this past year. Known for her innovative approach, Barot recently implemented AI integration that reduced the company’s recruiting costs by 15% while enhancing quality and candidate experience. Her efforts also boosted diverse talent placements by 10% and garnered Akraya a spot on the 2024 Inc. Best Workplaces list. Beyond her corporate endeavors, Barot sits on the advisory board of Women Back to Work, an organization empowering women to re-enter the workforce. Her initiatives expanded the organization’s diversity candidate pool by 50,000 through strategic partnerships.