Cathy Donahoe
About Cathy Donahoe
Cathy Donahoe serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Recorded Future, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in HR leadership roles across various companies, she has significantly contributed to organizational growth and strategic staffing initiatives.
Work at Recorded Future
Cathy Donahoe has served as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Recorded Future since 2020. In this role, she has been instrumental in expanding the company's human capital footprint into 20 countries and 28 states. Donahoe has developed and implemented various HR strategies, including a strategic staffing plan that significantly increased campus recruiting hires. Her leadership has contributed to the overall growth and efficiency of the HR department.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Recorded Future, Cathy Donahoe held several key positions in human resources. She was the Chief of People at Venafi from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on organizational growth. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Domo, Inc. for eight years, and held roles at ExtendHealth, KeyLabs, and Omniture. Her extensive experience spans various aspects of HR, including performance management, staffing, and employee benefits.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Donahoe studied Organizational Management at the University of Phoenix, where she earned a Master of Arts degree from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in strategic planning and organizational development. Donahoe has designed comprehensive HR systems and processes that enhance recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.
Achievements in Human Resources
Cathy Donahoe has achieved notable milestones throughout her HR career. She developed a strategic staffing plan that increased campus recruiting hires from 0% to 12% of total placements. Additionally, she implemented HR process automation through HRMS, achieving a 60-day time-to-hire ratio with an average global cost per hire of $4,000. Her initiatives in employee benefits resulted in a 0% increase in premiums for three consecutive years.
Leadership Roles in HR Associations
Cathy Donahoe served as President of the SHRM Human Resources Association of Central Utah from 2004 to 2006. In this leadership role, she contributed to the advancement of HR practices and networking within the community. Her involvement in professional associations reflects her commitment to the field of human resources and her dedication to fostering professional development among HR practitioners.