Maria O'Keeffe
About Maria O'Keeffe
Maria O'Keeffe Global Chief People Officer
Maria O'Keeffe serves as the Global Chief People Officer, bringing extensive experience in talent management and organizational development. Leveraging 25 years at Edelman, she has held pivotal roles including Global Chief Talent Officer of Practices, Sectors & Clients, and Chief Talent Officer of the U.S., Canada, and Latin America regions. Her efforts have been instrumental in driving employee development, change management, and talent acquisition processes at Edelman.
Maria O'Keeffe Education and Expertise
Maria O'Keeffe holds a bachelor's degree in Management from Illinois State University. She is a certified trainer in Situational Leadership® II and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, and has received her SPHR certification. Her expertise spans change management, mediation, and organizational design, making her a valuable asset in the field of talent management and development.
Maria O'Keeffe Background in Talent Management
Maria O'Keeffe spent 25 years at Edelman, where she held various talent leadership roles. She was the Global Chief Talent Officer of Practices, Sectors & Clients, and Chief Talent Officer for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America regions. Maria played a key role in architecting and implementing programs aimed at facilitating talent retention, managing organizational change, and driving employee development.
Maria O'Keeffe Achievements at Edelman
During her tenure at Edelman, Maria O'Keeffe significantly enhanced paid-time-off policies, increased parental leave, and improved performance review and career development processes. She also created a candidate assessment program that formalized talent acquisition to drive progress toward industry-leading diversity and inclusion goals. These initiatives were crucial in optimizing the talent management framework at the company.
Maria O'Keeffe Personal Life
Maria O'Keeffe resides in Geneva, Illinois with her husband Mike, their sons Aidan and Nicky, and their rescue puppy, Peanut. Despite her professional commitments, she values family life and has successfully balanced her high-profile career with personal responsibilities.