Nikita Mercado is the Founder of Konektao and a Global Workforce Leader specializing in building high-performing offshore teams in the Philippines.
She brings deep expertise in managing global workforces and delivering end-to-end workforce solutions, helping companies hire, manage, and scale remote teams through structured, human-first systems. Her work focuses on building operational frameworks that drive long-term, sustainable growth, particularly within BPO and offshore operations.
With over a decade of leadership experience, Nikita Mercado has helped startups, scaling companies, and enterprise organizations unlock the full potential of distributed teams across time zones and industries.
Her approach combines strategic outsourcing, cross-functional leadership, and performance-driven systems, grounded in experience across customer support, operations, project management, and EOR services.
She believes offshore teams don’t fail because of talent, but because of misalignment — and focuses on building teams that are aligned, accountable, and built to perform.
Connect with Nikita Mercado
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikitamercado
Website: nikitamercado.com
Konektao: konektao.com

Nikita Mercado was featured in Women’s Week for her inspiring journey as a Filipina-American founder building a people-first bridge between global companies and exceptional Filipino talent. Discover the story behind her mission to create meaningful opportunities and empower Filipino professionals worldwide.

Nikita Mercado is highlighted in Insider Weekly for her leadership in rethinking the offshore staffing model and championing a people-first approach to global teams. The article explores how her work helps bridge international companies with exceptional Filipino talent while creating meaningful opportunities and long-
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