Automatic Data Processing Org chart
This Automatic Data Processing org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as Maria Black (President & CEO) , Peter Hadley (CFO) , and Daniël Kram (CFO) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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Automatic Data Processing Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary

Maria Black
President & CEO
Maria Black is President and CEO of ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions. Appointed in 2023, Maria serves as ADP’s seventh CEO since its 1949 founding. With ADP’s extensive, unique data and trusted expertise – relied on by one million clients – Maria is committed to providing employers with an empowered view into the future of work and the holistic, insights-driven support they need to enable the workforce of tomorrow. Maria’s vision is rooted in innovation and seeks to ensure employers and employees who use ADP’s products remain at the heart of each step forward. Through ADP’s unparalleled data, Maria sees a unique opportunity to enable social good by designing products and solutions that deliver data-driven insights. Maria believes ADP has a responsibility to help our clients create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world of work. Igniting meaningful collaboration across the business and industry, Maria champions corporate social responsibility efforts and is dedicated to fostering development and leadership opportunities. Throughout her tenure at ADP, Maria has strived to provide businesses of all sizes – from small business to global enterprise – with the solutions and expertise that will help them achieve success. From joining ADP in 1996 as a sales associate, to leading critical growth initiatives throughout many areas of the business, and most recently working to simplify and modernize service delivery to clients in a comprehensive way, Maria’s experience across the entirety of ADP’s global portfolio has given her a unique lens into the world of work and the deep knowledge to help ADP clients navigate change. Maria shares her passion for progress through programs supporting women in leadership and veterans. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Peter Hadley
CFO
Peter Hadley is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles at ADP since February 2002, where positions held include Corporate Vice President & Treasurer, President - Asia Pacific, CFO - Global Enterprise Solutions, and CFO - ES International. Prior to ADP, Peter Hadley worked at KPMG as a Manager from May 1999 to January 2002 and at Arthur Andersen & Co. as a Consultant from February 1994 to April 1999. Peter Hadley holds a Master of Applied Finance from FINSIA, a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, and is a Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
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Daniël Kram
CFO
Danielle Satterfield is a dynamic Manager with a robust background in Managed Service Provider (MSP) operations, currently leading MSP Operations at Tech 4 Success LLC since May 2021. With exceptional skills in delivering IT solutions and optimizing service delivery, Danielle has also excelled as a Network Engineer, focusing on network architecture and customer interactions. As a Sole Proprietor since May 2022, Danielle specializes in asset relocation with projected earnings of $60-70k for FY2022. Experience includes roles at Amazon as a CXO Associate, Sortation Associate, and Seasonal Sortation Associate, along with truck driving training at Prime Inc. and a flight crew position at Textron Systems.
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Paul Boland
CHRO
Paul is Interim Chief Human Resources Officer at ADP. In this role, Paul leads ADP’s Global HR organization responsible for cultivating and driving key human capital management practices which underscore our commitment to our values driven culture, an unwavering dedication to associate and business growth, and strong focus on building high engagement across our approximately 60,000 associates around the world delivering mission critical services to our clients every day. Joining ADP in 2017, Paul has designed and delivered effective HR strategies and initiatives which support the achievement of strategic business outcomes and company goals. Prior to his current role, Paul served as SVP of HR for Employer Services International, leading ADP’s international HR operations, people and talent management efforts. His supportive coaching style and commitment to employee development and engagement have been honed through his global experiences, across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. He helped to build strong and talented teams across the portfolio, driving key diversity and inclusion initiatives and advancing leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups. Before joining ADP, Paul spent more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries bringing global commercial business acumen to this position through senior leadership roles in sales, marketing, general management and HR. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiology & Biochemistry and a PhD in Nephrology.

Gus Blanchard
Chief Marketing Officer
Gus Blanchard is Chief Marketing Officer at Automatic Data Processing.

Jimmy Adams
Chief Product Development Officer
Jimmy Adams is Interim Chief Technology Officer at ADP. In this role, Jimmy leads ADP’s product development teams around the globe, focused on developing and executing strategies to enhance ADP’s technology offerings to create the best experience for clients. Joining ADP in 2006, Jimmy’s robust combination of product, technical and operational expertise has been instrumental in advancing ADP’s products and solutions. He has worked to understand client needs, accelerate solution design, and bring quality, innovative products to market to address the evolving business landscape. Prior to his current role, Jimmy served as Senior Vice President of Product Development for National Account Services at ADP, where he created a tight collaboration between service and technology to enhance the client focus of ADP’s product design. Holding numerous senior leadership roles in product and service, Jimmy has spearheaded technical initiatives including ADP’s award-winning Next Gen payroll platform. He additionally led product development for ADP TotalSource, where he guided the R&D team in delivering industry-leading benefits and ACA modules as well as enhanced analytics tools. Jimmy holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Chris D’Ambrosio
Chief Strategy Officer
Chris D’Ambrosio is the Chief Strategy Officer at ADP. In this role, he leads strategy, corporate development, ADP Ventures, and the ADP Research Institute, and he is responsible for driving ADP’s strategic business development plans and accelerating growth in the human capital management market. Joining ADP in 2014 as Vice President of Strategy, Chris has led a number of growth initiatives during his tenure, having held a variety of roles in strategy, business development, and operations. Most recently, Chris served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Insurance Services, where he drove digital transformation, expanded the business’s geographic footprint, and broadened distribution channels. Previously, he was Senior Division Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for ADP’s Small Business Services (SBS) and Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) divisions. Across both areas of the business, he led strategic planning and worked with senior leadership to identify, scope, and execute key strategic growth initiatives. Prior to ADP, Chris was with McKinsey & Company, where he led several engagements on growth strategy and sales and marketing effectiveness. He also focused on driving organizational transformation, supporting clients to redesign operations and to implement change-management programs. Chris holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School and a bachelor’s degree from Williams College.
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Nela Richardson
Chief Economist And ESG Officer
Nela Richardson is a highly accomplished economist currently serving as Chief Economist and ESG Officer, as well as Head of ADP Research at ADP since November 2020. Nela also contributes to Bloomberg and Marketplace by APM, and previously held roles including Principal Investment Strategist at Edward Jones and Chief Economist at Redfin. Nela's extensive experience includes senior economist positions at Bloomberg LP and Freddie Mac, as well as a research economist role at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Additionally, Nela has academic experience as an adjunct professor of finance at Johns Hopkins University. Nela holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Philosophy, Mathematics, and Economics from Indiana University Bloomington.
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Sreeni Kutam
President, Global Product & Innovation
Sreeni Kutam is the president of global product and innovation at ADP. In this role, he is responsible for leading product strategy and management and driving the development of new innovations. Prior to this role, Sreeni served as ADP’s Chief Human Resources Officer, where he leveraged his deep technical background in the HR domain to lead ADP’s talent organization. Earlier in his career at ADP, Sreeni led the alignment and linkage between key HR initiatives, workforce planning, resource allocations and operating plans to ADP’s human capital management and business objectives. Before joining ADP in 2014, Sreeni led the HR transformation at Medco Health Solutions and Express Scripts, identifying the service delivery model, developing the technology footprint, managing vendor selection, and executing against key deliverables. He provided critical merger and acquisition support, developed impactful talent pipeline metrics and streamlined human resources services delivery to increase HR and overall associate engagement. Sreeni had the unique opportunity of being an ADP client in North America and Europe for more than 10 years prior to joining the company. Sreeni earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Andhra University, India, and his MBA from Purdue University in the United States.

Jim Sperduto
President, Small Business Services, Retirement Services & Insurance Services
Jim Sperduto is an experienced executive at ADP, currently serving as President of Small Business, Retirement, and Insurance Services, where leadership is focused on providing integrated solutions to over 800,000 small business clients. With a career at ADP starting in 1994, Jim's progression includes senior roles such as Senior Vice President & General Manager of Retirement Services, where responsibilities encompassed directing a high-growth organization and overseeing business operations. Jim has consistently driven revenue growth and transformation across various sales teams, demonstrating strategic leadership in both small and major account services. Educational qualifications include a BA in Marketing and Management from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

Kareem Rogers
President, National Account Services
Kareem Rogers is President of National Account Services for ADP. In this role, Kareem leads a global team of experienced and client-focused professionals who enable upmarket and enterprise-class clients to achieve their human capital and business outcomes through ADP’s innovative technology solutions, insights, and expertise. Kareem is known for his strong track record of delivering outstanding client experience, operational excellence, associate engagement, digital transformation, and innovation leveraging technology and information-enabled solutions. Previously, he held senior leadership roles in National Account Services, serving as Senior Vice President, Implementation, and Senior Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining ADP in 2016, he held executive leadership roles of growing responsibility at Equifax, McKinsey & Company, and AT&T. Kareem is passionate about enabling others through greater inclusion, professional development, and self-sufficiency. He has an equal passion for mentoring emerging talent and expanding opportunities for all. At ADP, he serves as Executive Sponsor for ADP’s Cultivate Business Resource Group, which focuses on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion relevant to the African American community and beyond. Kareem is also active in the community and committed to civic service, having served as a board member, guest speaker and lecturer across several non-profit organizations. His expert voice and thought leadership has also been tapped in news outlets including the Wall Street Journal and CNBC.com. Kareem’s impact and efforts have been broadly recognized, best evidenced by being named among the 2021 Most Influential African American Leaders in Business by the National Diversity Council and recognized by DiversityMBA Magazine among the 2021 Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders. Kareem holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with emphases in Strategic Management & Finance and a Bachelor’s degree with emphases in Accounting and Africana Studies from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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Laura Brown
President, Major Account Services & ADP Canada
Laura Brown serves as President of Major Account Services and ADP Canada at ADP since March 2020, leading a team that enables midsized businesses to utilize human capital management solutions. Prior to this role, Laura held the position of Senior Vice President at Lifion by ADP, focusing on creating consumer-grade HR tools. Laura's extensive experience at ADP includes roles as Senior Division Vice President and Vice President & General Manager for Major and Small Business Services, where leadership was provided to a large team serving thousands of clients. Earlier positions at ADP involved national operations leadership and client relations, alongside HR management roles at eInvest and National Data Corporation. Laura holds an MBA in Finance and Risk Management and a BBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.
Jennifer W.
President Cultivate BRG
Jennifer W. has a diverse professional background with extensive leadership experience. Currently, Jennifer serves as President of Cultivate BRG at ADP, providing strategic leadership and developing initiatives aligned with the organization's goals while fostering community partnerships. Additionally, Jennifer holds the position of President for Toastmasters International at the San Dimas and Pasadena sites, and has been a Branch Director at Park Lane Jewelry since August 2013. Jennifer is also the CEO and Owner of Sassy Elegant Sexxy Brand, and previously held roles including Vice President of Public Relations for Toastmasters International and Loan Operations Specialist at Wells Fargo. Jennifer's career began with a Legal Internship at the American Samoa Government, complemented by education at Riverside City College.
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Jim Lord
President, ADP Canada
Jim Lord, C.Mgr., has an extensive career at ADP since June 1996, culminating in the role of President of ADP Canada, where Jim drives transformational growth and service excellence. With a deep passion for innovation, Jim has held various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President/General Manager of ADP Insurance Services and Vice President/General Manager of Small Business Services, East Region. Jim's responsibilities have spanned service delivery, operations, and client relations across multiple divisions, consistently focusing on enhancing client experiences. Jim's earlier roles include Vice President of Implementation and Major Accounts Implementation Manager. Prior to ADP, Jim worked at Longview Fibre Corp in quality control. Jim holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Liberal Arts from Providence College, obtained between 2010 and 2019.
David Foskett
President, Global Sales
David Foskett is President, Global Sales at Automatic Data Processing.

Virginia Magliulo
EVP, Employer Services International
Virginia Magliulo serves as the President of Employer Services International at ADP, leading multi-national businesses and overseeing international regions that provide payroll and global human capital management services in over 140 countries. With extensive experience in leadership roles at ADP since February 2015, Virginia has previously held positions such as President of Global View HCM and General Manager for Southern Europe, as well as Director of Strategic Outsourcing at IBM. Virginia's career in technology and service management began at Air Products, following a solid academic foundation with a degree in Electronic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.
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Joe Desilva
EVP, North America & Chief of Operations
Joe DeSilva is President, Small Business Services, Retirement Services and Insurance Services. In this role, he leads a team focused on helping ADP’s small business clients fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams by providing them integrated solutions for payroll, HR and benefits. His team strives to demystify payroll, HR and benefits for small business owners, and take this worry off their minds – so ADP’s small business clients can focus on what they do best, i.e., growing their business. Before this leadership role, Joe served as Senior Vice President of Service and Operations for ADP Small Business Services where he focused on ensuring ADP’s small business clients received the best in service. Previously, he also led the Retirement Services business, successfully steering the business under a complex regulatory overhaul. He joined ADP in 2003, starting his career in benefits sales. He went on to assume leadership roles in sales, operations and client services. Throughout his career, Joe has been passionate about developing talent and creating engaged and empowered teams. He is especially passionate about expanding access to higher-education among underserved groups, underpinned by his belief in the opportunities enabled from a U.S. college education. He currently serves on the New York/New Jersey Board of America Needs You, a non-profit organization that fights for economic mobility of ambitious, first-generation college students by providing mentorship and career development avenues. Prior to joining ADP, Joe worked in benefits with Mellon HR Solutions. He started his career with PwC in their Benefits Outsourcing group. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Monmouth University and received his M.B.A. from Seton Hall University.
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Josh Freeman
Senior District Manager
Josh Freeman possesses extensive experience in sales and management across multiple industries. At ADP, Josh held the positions of Senior District Manager and Major Accounts District Manager. Prior to this, at The SpyGlass Group, LLC., Josh advanced from Business Development Manager to Regional Director of Sales, ultimately serving as Senior Director of Sales. Josh began their career at Sherwin-Williams Paints, where roles included Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and participation in the Management Trainee Program.
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Usman Khan
Senior Vice President, Ventures
Usman (Oz) Khan is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in strategy, product management, and corporate development. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Ventures at ADP, Usman has held key leadership roles including Vice President of Product Management and Vice President of Strategy & Business Development. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Strategy & Corporate Development at Rakuten and undertaking strategy consulting at Accenture. Usman has held progressively senior roles in Consumer & Digital at TD Bank. Usman holds an MBA in Finance from INSEAD and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Toronto.
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Manoj Varghese
Senior Associate
Manoj Varghese is an experienced professional with a solid background in customer service and operations management. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at ADP since July 2021, Manoj previously worked at Global Shipping & Logistics LLC as a Customer Service Representative, where responsibilities included monitoring inbound and outbound activities and ensuring customer requests were met promptly. Manoj also held the position of Supervisor at JJ Fabricators, overseeing job allocation and employee concerns, and began a career at Wipro Limited as an Officer, focusing on customer account management for Telstra. Manoj holds an MSc in Computer Science from Indira College of Commerce and Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from DY Patil University.
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Todd Messina
Vice President - Comp Services
Todd Messina is an experienced professional with a strong background in sales and management. Currently serving as Vice President of Comp Services at ADP since May 2017, Todd focuses on enhancing organizational investment in talent amidst a changing digital landscape. Prior to this role, Todd was a Principal at Capgemini, where from May 2016 to May 2017, leadership involved improving sales productivity and client experiences in the B2B sector. Todd's extensive tenure at ADP began in June 2006 and included various leadership positions in sales for major accounts. Earlier career experience includes roles at Sysco Foods and Blue Bell Creameries, emphasizing territory management and client relationship development. Todd holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University, earned in 2000.
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David Kwon
Corporate VP, Chief Legal Officer
David Kwon is Corporate Vice President; Chief Legal Officer for ADP. David joined ADP in June 2011 as a litigation attorney and was promoted in 2012 to the head of Litigation, responsible for litigation, employment, government investigations and IP matters. In March 2019, David became the head of Global Compliance, responsible for managing ADP’s corporate compliance, government affairs and privacy functions. In July 2021, at the appointment of ADP’s Board of Directors, David became Corporate Vice President; Chief Legal Officer for ADP. Before joining ADP, David was a litigation Partner at K&L Gates LLP. Prior to joining K&L, David served as an Assistant District Attorney for the New York County District Attorney’s Office. During this time, David was also designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and received the U.S. Department of Justice Award for Public Service. David is a past President of the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ) and is currently a Trustee on the Board of SEEDS, a New Jersey-based non-profit that changes the lives of motivated, high-achieving students from low-income families by transforming their educational opportunities. David holds a J.D. from the Boston University School of Law and a B.A. from Brown University. David was admitted to the New Jersey and New York bar associations in 1996.

Max Li
Global CIO
Max Li is the Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) at ADP. In this role, he leads Global Enterprise Technology Solution (GETS). His primary focus areas are to deliver a strong associate experience through modern technologies; to drive ADP’s cloud strategy and modernize ADP’s private cloud, with security and business resiliency built into the design; and to uplift service technologies to provide connected service experience and an Enterprise Client 360 view for sales effectiveness and client success. Max drives value creation and business results through technological advancement and consumer-grade user experiences. Driving innovation through collaboration, Max works to build infrastructures to support dynamic, high-performing teams. Joining ADP in 2000, Max drove the development and launch of impactful technologies serving clients and worksite employees as Director of Emerging Technology for ADP TotalSource. With an understanding of the tools and solutions that help employees achieve their fullest potential, Max went on to hold numerous leadership roles in Product Development. Max steered the development and launch of ADP Workforce Now, ADP’s strategic HCM platform in the mid-market and beyond, successfully deploying the solution across markets. Max holds his Master of Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kennesaw State University, and Master of Industrial Management & BE from Zhejiang University in China.