Cheryl Kerrigan
About Cheryl Kerrigan
Cheryl Kerrigan serves as the Chief People Officer at BlueCat, where she has worked since 2015. With over 20 years of global HR experience, she focuses on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and creating a positive employee experience.
Current Role at BlueCat
Cheryl Kerrigan serves as the Chief People Officer at BlueCat, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she contributes to the overall vision and direction of the company as a member of the executive team. Kerrigan leads BlueCat's people strategy, focusing on creating a culture that attracts, retains, and inspires top talent. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, and performance management. Based in the Toronto, Canada area, she is dedicated to ensuring that all employees have a positive employee experience.
Previous Experience at Achievers
Before joining BlueCat, Cheryl Kerrigan worked at Achievers as the Vice President of Employee Success from 2013 to 2015. During her two years at Achievers, she played a key role in enhancing employee engagement and success within the organization. Achievers was later acquired by Blackhawk Networks. Her experience at Achievers contributed to her extensive knowledge in human resources and employee success strategies.
Background in Human Resources
Cheryl Kerrigan has over 20 years of global human resources experience. Prior to her role at Achievers, she served as the Director of Human Resources at Eloqua from 2007 to 2013. Her six years at Eloqua involved leading high-performing HR teams and implementing effective HR practices across various industries and geographies. This extensive background has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead people strategies effectively.
Education and Qualifications
Cheryl Kerrigan studied Sociology at the University of Guelph, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 1993 to 1997. Following this, she pursued further education at Seneca Polytechnic, obtaining a Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources and achieving the Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM) designation from 1997 to 1998. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in human resources.
Focus Areas and Specializations
In her role at BlueCat, Cheryl Kerrigan specializes in several key areas of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, learning and development, and performance management. She is passionate about creating a workplace culture that not only attracts top talent but also retains and inspires employees. Her focus on enhancing the employee experience is central to her approach in leading the HR function at BlueCat.