Kathy Labrecque
About Kathy Labrecque
Kathy Labrecque serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at MD Financial Management, where she has worked since 2010. With a background in staffing, compensation, and organizational design, she is recognized for her innovative HR solutions and commitment to enhancing employee experience through total rewards programs.
Current Role at MD Financial Management
Kathy Labrecque serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at MD Financial Management, a position she has held since 2010. In this role, she leads a team of HR professionals dedicated to enhancing the employee experience through innovative HR solutions. Her leadership focuses on developing and implementing total rewards programs that align with the organization's goals and values.
Previous Experience at Cognos
Prior to her current position, Kathy Labrecque worked at Cognos from 1992 to 1995 as Supervisor of Staffing and Compensation and Senior Compensation Analyst. During her three years there, she contributed to the development of staffing strategies and compensation structures that supported the company's growth and operational needs.
Experience at Alcatel-Lucent
Kathy Labrecque held the position of Director of Operations/Compensation/Benefits at Alcatel-Lucent from 2001 to 2010. Over her nine years with the company, she focused on talent and organizational development across North America, implementing compensation and benefits programs that supported employee engagement and retention.
Educational Background
Kathy Labrecque earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. Her education provided a foundation in business principles that she has applied throughout her career in human resources and organizational development.
Early Career at Mitel
Kathy Labrecque began her career at Mitel, where she worked as a Compensation Analyst and Recruiter from 1988 to 1992. In this role, she gained valuable experience in recruitment and compensation strategies, which contributed to her expertise in human resources.