ROI Influencers: Women In Business 2025
Maria Black
CEO
ADP
Maria Black, president and CEO of ADP, has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of human capital management. Since taking the helm in 2023, she has focused on leveraging ADP’s vast workforce data to create more human-centric workplace solutions. A 29-year ADP veteran, she previously led the company’s TotalSource, Small Business Solutions, and Worldwide Sales and Marketing divisions, driving strategic growth and innovation. Under her leadership, ADP continues to serve more than one million clients globally, enhancing HR and payroll solutions with data-driven insights and AI-powered tools. Black also chairs the ADP Foundation, supports women in leadership and veteran initiatives, and serves on various boards of directors. She is recognized for her contributions to business and workforce development and remains a key figure in shaping the evolving work landscape.
