Pat is the Global Leader for Mercer’s Multinational Client Group and the chief architect and advocate of the When Women Thrive program. Pat has been with Mercer for over 10 years in multiple leadership roles, most recently as President – North America Region. Prior to that, she was the President of Mercer’s Global Talent business. From 2005 through 2008 she was the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer.

In 2011, Pat was the Project Advisor for The World Economic Forum’s Practicing Talent Mobility for Economic Growth project. The successful outcome of the World Economic Forum-Mercer collaboration enables a global community of leaders to connect, educate and share information to drive a shared agenda, which will enhance global workforce mobility to stimulate economic growth. She continues to lead the second phase of the project on disrupting unemployment, the Future of Jobs. Pat currently serves as co-vice chair on the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Education and Skills.

For most of her 25-year career, she has collaborated with and been involved in innovative and pioneering work in the area of human capital strategy, HR function strategy, talent management and rewards strategy.

Prior to joining Mercer in 2005, Pat led Mellon HR Services – the human resource consulting and outsourcing division of Mellon Financial Services. She also held various business leadership roles at Towers Perrin. She was the Managing Director of strategic planning, and sales and marketing. Pat was a member of Towers Perrin’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

For her strong advocacy, development and mentorship of women, Pat was selected as one of the Women Worth Watching In 2010 by Diversity Journal. In May 2012, she was selected by Consulting Magazine − which is published by the Kennedy Institute − as one of the nation’s top 25 consultants, recognized for her excellence in leadership.