MICHELLE NEEDLES INDUCTED INTO IAOP LEADERSHIP HALL OF FAME FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT IN OUTSOURCING AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – April 21, 2025 – IAOP® is proud to announce the induction of Michelle Needles, Executive Vice President at Savills, into the Leadership Hall of Fame®, one of the most prestigious honors in the global outsourcing industry. Michelle will be formally recognized during the IAOP Awards Ceremony at OWS25 in Chicago on Tuesday, April 29.
The IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of the outsourcing profession, the companies they have served, and the communities in which they operate. Michelle Needles joins an esteemed group of leaders who exemplify vision, dedication, and excellence.
“I’m truly honored to be inducted into the Leadership Hall of Fame by IAOP, an organization that champions excellence in the outsourcing industry. This recognition reflects not just personal achievement, but the power of collaboration, innovation, and global partnership that defines our field. I’m grateful to be part of a community that continuously raises the bar, and I remain committed to advancing the standards of leadership and service in this dynamic and ever-evolving industry."
“Michelle’s boldness, resilience, and commitment to both business innovation and social equity define what it means to be a leader in today’s global outsourcing community,” said Debi Hamill, CEO of IAOP. “Her career spans decades of pioneering service delivery strategies and mentoring the next generation of diverse industry leaders.”
Michelle leads global outsourcing solutioning for Savills, where she partners with colleagues and clients worldwide to develop creative, high-impact commercial real estate strategies. With over 25 years of experience, she is known for her ability to align strategic vision with operational excellence across sectors including healthcare, finance, technology, and manufacturing.
Her previous leadership roles at Colliers International further cemented her reputation as a transformative force, where she guided the development of global service solutions and built one of the industry's most inclusive supplier diversity programs—I.D.E.A. (Innovation through Diversity, Equity, and Allyship)— which sought to increase diversity both internally and externally among suppliers. Additionally, she was a founding member of the Colliers Women’s Networking Program, which has since evolved into an entire DEI division with Employee Resource Groups with training and mentorship opportunities.
Michelle is also deeply involved in giving back. From mentoring through the Global Mentorship Institute to community work with organizations like Voices for Children CASA, she exemplifies values-driven leadership. Her advocacy for DEI is not only personal but has translated into systemic change within organizations.
Her accolades include multiple GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards, HCL’s Red Ladder Unstoppable Women Award, and numerous internal recognitions for service excellence.
About IAOP’s Leadership Hall of Fame®
Since its inception, IAOP’s Leadership Hall of Fame has celebrated visionaries whose career achievements have shaped the outsourcing and business services industry. Inductees are recognized not only for business performance, but for their broader contributions to industry thought leadership and social responsibility.
For more information about the IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame and the 2025 Awards Ceremony, visit: www.IAOP.org/hof