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Bettina Schaller is a Swiss labour market expert, currently working for the Adecco Group, where she heads the Group Public Affairs activities, dealing with regulatory and policy issues. She also handles the Adecco Group’s engagement in Employers’ Association at global and European scale, as well as international institutions. Prior to joining the Adecco Group, she worked for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs at The Mission of Switzerland to the European Union in Brussels and held roles in the Financial and Sports Industry, as well as in the NGO sector.

In 2020, Bettina Schaller was elected as the president of the World Employment Confederation, which is the trade association of the private employment services industry at the global level, representing national federations as well as workforce solutions companies from across the world.

Origins and education
Born in Basel, Switzerland, Bettina is the daughter of a Lawyer turned Diplomat who served across South America and Europe throughout Bettina’s childhood. She then completed a Bachelor Degree in Political Science and European studies in Madrid, Spain, and a first Master Degree in Freiburg im Brisgau, Germany, followed by a second Advanced Master at the Europa Institut in Basel.

Career and mandates
In her function, Bettina holds several mandates across different organizations:


 * President of the World Employment Confederation
 * Vice-chair of OECD BIAC ELSA Committee
 * Member of the G20-B20 Future of Work and Education Task Force
 * Member of the B20 International Advocacy Caucus
 * Steering Group Member on the World Economic Forum (WEF) "Center for New Economy and Society"
 * Steering Group Member of the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN)

Awards
In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Bettina was recognized as a “Staffing 100 Europe Influencer” and into the International 50 of the “Global Power 100 – Women in Staffing”. Awarded by the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, the list is compiled : "'based on the impact and influence individuals have had on the workforce solutions ecosystem, be it through growth, vision, innovation or legislation, during the past year. This list is not a ranking but rather a call out to those whose leadership is making a difference'"