Meghan Moriarty (Gerrard), PhD
About Meghan Moriarty (Gerrard), PhD
Meghan Moriarty (Gerrard), PhD, serves as the Director of Accelerated Development & Talent Assessment at US Foods, where she focuses on leadership and high potential development. With a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and extensive experience in talent management, she has held key positions at notable organizations including McDonald's Corporation and Hollister Incorporated.
Current Role at US Foods
Meghan Moriarty serves as the Director of Accelerated Development & Talent Assessment at US Foods. In this role, she collaborates with senior leaders to cultivate talent-rich organizations. Her focus includes leadership and high potential development, ensuring that the company effectively nurtures its workforce to meet strategic goals. She has been with US Foods since 2017 and continues to contribute to the organization's talent management initiatives.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Prior to her current position, Meghan Moriarty held significant roles in talent management at various organizations. She worked at McDonald's Corporation as the Director of Global Talent Management and Leadership Institute from 2005 to 2016. She also served as the Director of Global Talent Management and Organization Development at Hollister Incorporated for a brief period in 2017. Her experience includes developing and implementing performance management systems on a global scale.
Education and Expertise
Meghan Moriarty holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from DePaul University, where she also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in the same field. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Miami University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in strategic workforce planning and organizational development.
Early Career at Johnson & Quin
Meghan Moriarty began her career as an Account Manager at Johnson & Quin, where she worked from 2000 to 2002. This early experience contributed to her understanding of client relations and organizational dynamics, which she later applied in her roles in talent management and development.