Kathy Acierno Baron
About Kathy Acierno Baron
Kathy Acierno Baron serves as Vice President at Pearl Meyer, where she has worked since 2019. With a strong background in organizational development and talent management, she has held significant roles at Harvard University and Avery Dennison, contributing to leadership and culture initiatives.
Work at Pearl Meyer & Partners
Kathy Acierno Baron has served as Vice President at Pearl Meyer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on aligning talent acquisition and development with organizational strategy and profitability. Based in the Greater Boston Area, she leverages her extensive experience to work closely with executive teams and Boards of Directors. Her contributions aim to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive business results.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Prior to her current role, Kathy Acierno Baron worked at Harvard University in various capacities. She served as Director of Workforce Planning and Talent Mobility from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she was a Senior Organization Development Consultant from 2011 to 2017. In these positions, she focused on workforce strategy and organizational development, contributing to talent management initiatives.
Career at Avery Dennison
Kathy Acierno Baron spent 16 years at Avery Dennison, where she held the position of Director of Leadership and Organizational Development from 1992 to 2008. Her work involved developing leadership programs and organizational strategies that supported business objectives. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Certifications
Kathy Acierno Baron holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from SUNY Geneseo. She furthered her education at Cornell University, earning a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR). Additionally, she studied at Babson College, where she achieved certification as an Executive Coach in 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Contributions to Industry and Research
Kathy Acierno Baron has authored an article addressing the gender pay gap and contributed to a survey on officer titling in the financial industry. She has also participated in discussions linking strategy, succession planning, and compensation for banks. Her involvement in these initiatives highlights her commitment to addressing key issues in organizational talent management.