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Danielle Kirgan is the Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Officer at Macy's, Inc., a position she has held since her appointment as Chief Human Resources Officer in October 2017, with her responsibilities expanding in March 2020 to include leading the company's Transformation Office[[1]](https://me.sh/profile/danielle-kirgan)[[5]](https://macysinc.com/investors/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=30daba22-9817-484b-9667-33c4f9ad0375). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Illinois State University and brings over 20 years of human resources experience across diverse industries[[4]](https://www.macysinc.com/newsroom/news/news-details/2017/Danielle-Kirgan-Named-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer-of-Macys-Inc.-10-17-2017/default.aspx)[[5]](https://macysinc.com/investors/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=30daba22-9817-484b-9667-33c4f9ad0375). At Macy's, Kirgan oversees enterprise strategy, transformation initiatives, human resources, corporate communications, government relations, labor relations, corporate giving, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for approximately 90,000 colleagues[[2]](https://www.aabdc.com/post/danielle-kirgan)[[5]](https://macysinc.com/investors/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=30daba22-9817-484b-9667-33c4f9ad0375).
Prior to joining Macy's, Kirgan served as Senior Vice President of People at American Airlines, where she oversaw all global HR functions including talent acquisition, training, compensation, benefits, and diversity[[4]](https://www.macysinc.com/newsroom/news/news-details/2017/Danielle-Kirgan-Named-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer-of-Macys-Inc.-10-17-2017/default.aspx). She also held various leadership positions at Darden Restaurants, including Chief Human Resources Officer, where she was part of the executive team responsible for business transformation[[4]](https://www.macysinc.com/newsroom/news/news-details/2017/Danielle-Kirgan-Named-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer-of-Macys-Inc.-10-17-2017/default.aspx). Her earlier career includes leadership roles in human resources at ConAgra Foods, W.W. Grainger, ACI Worldwide, and TeleTech Holdings[[3]](https://www.aimasterclass.com/person/danielle-kirgan)[[5]](https://macysinc.com/investors/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=30daba22-9817-484b-9667-33c4f9ad0375). Throughout her career, Kirgan has been recognized for her expertise in talent management, organizational development, succession planning, and transforming HR functions into strategic business components[[3]](https://www.aimasterclass.com/person/danielle-kirgan).
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