Ziba Alizadeh

Alizadeh is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in staffing, consulting, and workforce strategy, with a proven record of accelerating growth across professional services, healthcare, contact center, information technology, and executive search sectors. Recognized for her strategic vision, operational excellence, and ability to build client-centric organizations, she has led transformative initiatives that consistently deliver measurable results.

As President & Managing Director of Payvand Solutions Group, Alizadeh leads all North American operations, driving the firm's strategic growth and expansion across its consulting and staffing specialties. Under her leadership, Payvand has achieved over 95% client exclusivity and an exceptional 98% fill ratio, a testament to her relentless commitment to excellence, precision, and results-driven partnerships.

Prior to Payvand, Alizadeh held progressive leadership roles with RemX, part of Employbridge, where she was instrumental in scaling the professional services division from $100M to $300M. Her leadership delivered year-over-year growth between 100% and 215%, earning her multiple President’s Club honors and top performance awards. She later built and expanded Employbridge’s healthcare division from scratch and quickly increased revenue from Throughout her career, Alizadeh has been responsible for overseeing nationwide operations and managing teams of up to 25 professionals.

In recognition of her leadership and innovation, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) named Alizadeh to its prestigious “40 Under 40” list for 2025, honoring her as one of the most influential professionals shaping the future of the staffing and consulting industry.

A highly regarded speaker and thought leader, Alizadeh actively contributes to the industry through her involvement with the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), and the American Staffing Association (ASA) as well as the California Staffing Professionals (CSP), where she serves on the board as VP of Education/Programs. Her work within these organizations reflects her dedication to advancing professional standards, diversity in leadership, and the continuous evolution of the staffing profession.

Her extensive credentials further demonstrate her commitment to excellence, including:

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Alizadeh is deeply devoted to community service and social impact. She volunteers with the Pars Equality Center, leading job training initiatives for immigrants and refugees, supports Meals on Wheels by delivering meals to seniors, and contributes to the Downtown Los Angeles Women’s Shelter, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to compassion, empowerment, and inclusion.

Outside of her professional life, Alizadeh resides in Los Angeles, CA. She enjoys reading, rollerblading along the beach, international travel, and spending meaningful time with family and friends, embodying the same principles of balance, authenticity, and purpose that define her leadership.