“I'm grateful for this honor and focused on continuing to redefine how talent and technology drive future growth.”
John H. Chuang Founder and CEO, Aquent
SIA’s (Staffing Industry Analysts) 2026 Staffing 100 North America list recognizes the innovative leaders who are propelling the sector forward. Among this year’s esteemed honorees is John. H. Chuang, CEO of Aquent. Chuang founded Aquent in 1986 with a mission to help talent and businesses achieve their full potential. Today, the company stands as the largest marketing and creative staffing firm in the United States. Under Chuang’s direction, Aquent recently launched Skill, a technology-driven staffing firm leveraging proprietary AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more cost-effective hiring solutions. Demonstrating his commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking business practices, Chuang also led Aquent to become the first staffing firm to achieve carbon-negative status in 2024, driven by a virtual-first operating model and significant investments in renewable energy.
This article originally appeared on Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
