Carla Rebelo

Global Head of Permanent Recruitment, SVP, Adecco

Carla Rebelo is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in international roles across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, FMCG, advisory services, and consulting. She has held key positions in major companies like Nestlé, Deloitte, Randstad, Kelly Services, Hays, and Adecco.

Currently, Carla serves as the Global Head of Adecco Perm, looking after 48 countries where 2200 professionals have achieved a 70% growth in top-line revenue in three years. 

Her expertise spans finance, corporate strategy, change management, and performance improvement.

Carla holds a PhD in Management, a postgraduate degree in Strategy, and a master’s in Accounting and Financial Control. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and International Certified Coach. 

Recognized as the Iberian Manager of the Year 2018 and one of Forbes Portugal's most powerful women in business in 2023, she also teaches at ISCTE/INDEG Business School since 2017.

Fluent in Portuguese and English, with intermediate French and Spanish skills, Carla is known for her strategic vision and ability to drive growth and transformation.