Gudas receives the industry honor for the fifth consecutive year

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 24 Seven, one of the nation’s largest privately held marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions firms, announced today that Celeste Gudas, Founder and Chairwoman, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list for the fifth year in a row. The annual list recognizes 150 women in senior leadership roles across the staffing and workforce solutions industry.

“I’m honored to be recognized again alongside so many accomplished women,” Gudas said. “I’m so proud of what our entire team has accomplished and grateful to be part of an industry that continues to evolve and create new opportunities.”

As chairwoman, Gudas advises 24 Seven’s leadership team on long-term strategy and innovation, with a focus on how AI, workforce planning, and changing skill requirements are reshaping the way companies approach talent.

“Celeste has been at the heart of 24 Seven since day one, and her passion for this industry hasn’t changed,” said 24 Seven CEO Anthony Donnarumma, who was named to SIA’s Staffing 100 North America list earlier this year. “She continues to bring a high level of energy, experience, and care to our business that makes a real difference.”  

Gudas also mentors women entrepreneurs and supports the next generation of leaders through organizations including the Women Presidents Organization and the Fashion Scholarship Fund, where she serves on the Executive and Alumnae Committees.

Gudas founded the firm in 2000 with a single office in New York City. Today, 24 Seven is a global organization providing a wide range of talent solutions across marketing, creative, technology, beauty, and fashion through its extended family of brands.

The recognition adds to 24 Seven’s 2026 honors, including Forbes’ list of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms, Fortune Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®, the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies, SIA’s Top Marketing/Creative Staffing Firms and Largest Staffing Firms lists, and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent awards.

About 24 Seven

24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights. The company drives meaningful impact by helping clients navigate change in today’s evolving environment. Through its family of brands, including The Sage Group, SketchDeck, Simplicity Consulting, The Cydio Group, Marketers That Matter®, CORE Resources, MTP, Futureman, Markacy, Crawford Group, and SRI, 24 Seven provides comprehensive talent solutions that enable organizations to achieve their business objectives.

Contact
Kristin Valentine, Chief Marketing Officer
Phone: 510-599-8438
Kvalentine@24seveninc.com

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