Kathleen T. McCarthy is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a premier technology integrator delivering mission-critical solutions to government agencies and commercial clients. In this pivotal role since joining SAIC in 2021, she leads the global HR function, overseeing talent acquisition, development, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. McCarthy's strategic leadership ensures SAIC's workforce of over 26,000 professionals remains agile and innovative, supporting the company's growth in national security, space, and intelligence domains. With more than 25 years of HR leadership in high-stakes, technology-driven industries, McCarthy previously spent over two decades at The Boeing Company. She served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, managing HR for more than 100,000 employees worldwide and spearheading transformations in talent management, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness that boosted employee engagement scores and operational efficiency. Earlier Boeing roles included Vice President of HR for Boeing Global Services and leadership in compensation strategy and change management. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Her achievements include driving cultural shifts toward inclusivity and performance excellence, earning her recognition as a transformative HR executive committed to empowering teams in mission-critical environments.