Liane Murtagh

Liane Murtagh is a seasoned professional in Human Resources and Communications with a diverse skill set including project management, writing, organization, and collaboration.

She plays a pivotal role in driving national communications and HR projects at KPMG in the U.S., shaping employee engagement and enhancing the overall people experience.

Liane is actively engaged in crafting award applications for KPMG, notably contributing to prestigious accolades like FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies annual ranking.

She provides crucial support to the Chief HR Officer (CHRO) and the HR leadership team by fostering consistent communication throughout the U.S. HR organization through various channels like team calls, webcasts, video broadcasts, and other ad hoc projects.

Liane's commitment to giving back is evident through her involvement in KPMG's national women's leadership network, her role as a transitional coach for new hires, and her mentorship of college students via KPMG's University Mentoring Program.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Delaware, along with a Junior Year abroad experience at Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Liane has held various roles at KPMG US, including Associate Director of HR Communications & Programs, Manager of HR Communications & Culture, and Senior Associate in HR Communications & Culture.

Prior to her time at KPMG, she served as a Senior Associate in Executive Education Programs & Customer Care, a Client Relations Associate in KPMG Executive Education, and as a Manager in National Human Resources at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Additionally, Liane has gained valuable experience as a Human Resources Temporary Project Consultant at Pearson North America and as an Independent HR Contractor running her own consulting firm, Liane R. Murtagh, Human Resources Consulting.