Meg Mc Carthy
About Meg Mc Carthy
Chief People Officer at FinFit
Meg McCarthy serves as the Chief People Officer at FinFit. In her role, she focuses on promoting a positive, inclusive, and evolving culture within the organization. McCarthy is instrumental in merging the teams from FinFit and Salary Finance while rebuilding current policies and procedures, as well as implementing new initiatives to support the overall mission of the company. Her work spans across various business stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth transitions during the merger process.
Career Background and Experience
Meg McCarthy has a diverse background, starting her career in Marketing before transitioning into the Life Sciences start-up space with a focus on HR tech and Talent Acquisition. During her tenure in Life Sciences, McCarthy supported two company acquisitions within a span of two years. Her expertise in HR and talent acquisition paved the way for her significant role at Salary Finance, where she was responsible for building out the people function for the company's US expansion.
Role in US Expansion of Salary Finance
Meg McCarthy played a key role in the US expansion of Salary Finance, a UK-based business. She was tasked with building out the people function to support the company's growth in the United States. This involved developing HR policies, acquiring talent, and fostering a work environment conducive to the successful expansion of Salary Finance in a new market.
Educational Background
Meg McCarthy holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her communication and interpersonal skills, which have been vital in her various professional roles in marketing, human resources, and talent acquisition.