Sandi McGeough

About Sandi McGeough

As a, certified coach, and lifelong student of leadership and growth, I wake up every day energized by the work I get to do: developing people, building culture, and designing people strategies that power global business success.I\'m a and who believes HR is more than a function. It’s a force for transformation. I’m passionate about creating systems where top talent can thrive, grow, and feel connected to something bigger than themselves. I’ve led high-performance teams, launched enterprise-wide engagement initiatives, and scaled culture alongside company growth with measurable impact on retention, performance, and purpose alignment.I serve on the, where I’ve worn many hats starting in operations, growing into talent leadership, and now guiding our global people strategy. My background in operations gives me a unique lens: I understand how the business runs, and how people make it all work.I hold certifications in:Certified Professional Coach (CPC)COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist (CLDS)Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)Neuro-linguistic Programming Master Practitioner (MNLP) • Emotional Quotient-Inventory 2.0® (EQ-i 2.0)/EQ360Trauma-Aware FacilitatorBreathwork + Meditation TeacherThis work isn’t just a job for me. It’s my calling. Whether I’m leading strategic initiatives, coaching future leaders, or facilitating transformation, I show up with heart, curiosity, and the belief that people, when empowered, can change everything. B.A. in Communication Studies from Montclair State University (Go Red Hawks!)

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   Phillip Jeffries Ltd

   Apr 2025 — Present · Fairfield, NJ, US

   As Chief People Officer and member of the Executive Team, I lead the global people strategy to ensure our workforce is a competitive advantage that fuels innovation, scalability, and growth. I oversee all facets of organizational design, leadership development, culture transformation, and talent management across our global footprint.My role focuses on aligning people strategy with business performance—future-proofing our workforce, guiding enterprise transformation, and embedding purpose, engagement, and agility into everything we do. From leading executive succession planning to spearheading global expansion and change initiatives, I partner with cross-functional leaders to shape a resilient, high-performance culture built for what’s next.

Education

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies

  1996 — 2000