Maria Black is the President and CEO of ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management solutions. Appointed in 2023, she has been with the company since 1996, holding various executive leadership roles and contributing significantly to ADP's growth and transformation. Maria is known for her commitment to innovation, fostering meaningful collaboration, and empowering talent to create a more inclusive world of work.
Who is the CEO of ADP?
Maria Black, a dedicated leader with a deep understanding of ADP's business, has been with the company since 1996, starting as a sales associate and eventually becoming the President and CEO in 2023. Throughout her tenure, she has held various executive leadership roles, including President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, President of Small Business Solutions and Human Resources Outsourcing, and President of ADP TotalSource. Maria has been instrumental in strengthening ADP's brand awareness, growing market share, and leading the company's sales, marketing, and go-to-market activities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Maria is committed to delivering insightful technology and solutions that meet the changing needs of ADP's clients, fostering meaningful collaboration, and empowering ADP's 60,000 associates to create a better, more personalized world at work.
Work History
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Management Reporting Manager: July 2023 - Present
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Senior Management Accountant: August 2022 - July 2023
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Management Accountant (DDTS): September 2020 - August 2022
- Atom bank - Data Engineer / Scientist: December 2019 - September 2020
- Web Applications UK Ltd - Projects Team IP: June 2016 - June 2017
- Manchester United - Drinks2U - Old Trafford: October 2015 - May 2016
- Manchester Bierkeller - Bartender and Waitress: November 2014 - June 2015
- Flexiserve - Tachograph Analyst: September 2011 - June 2014
Education History
Maria Black has a strong educational background in economics and business. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics from The University of Salford in 2018, after completing her A Levels in Business Studies, Maths, and Chemistry at St Thomas More RC Sixth Form College in 2014. Prior to that, she attended St Thomas More RC Academy, where she achieved 11 GCSEs with grades ranging from A* to B. Maria furthered her education by obtaining an MSc in Experimental Economics from Durham University in 2020.
When did Maria Black join ADP?
Having joined ADP in 1996, Maria Black has been an integral part of the company for over two decades. She took on the role of President in January 2022, overseeing sales, marketing, and all business operations. Maria's extensive experience and proven leadership within ADP led to her appointment as CEO, effective January 1, 2023. As the company's seventh CEO since its founding in 1949, Maria continues to demonstrate her commitment to delivering innovative technology and solutions for clients, as well as fostering a collaborative environment for ADP's 60,000 associates.