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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

Vanessa Williams

General Counsel and Corp. Secretary | Kelly

honoree profile

With 30 years of senior legal experience, Vanessa Williams played a critical role in Kelly’s business transformation in 2024. She leads multiple teams within the organization that manage impactful growth initiatives, including Kelly’s acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners in June as well as strategic restructuring actions that contributed to EBITDA margin improvement of 140 basis points to 3.4% year to date on an adjusted basis. Williams is an independent director on the boards of Horizon Bank and Horizon Bancorp and a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the State Bar of Michigan Foundation. She also mentors women and minority professionals in career advancement.