Margaret Belden

Director, People and Organization, Grant Thornton LLP

Margaret Belden is a leader in Grant Thornton’s People and Organization practice who brings more than 20 years of experience as a chief human resources officer / human resources executive in talent and organizational effectiveness. Previous firms include J.P. Morgan , Jefferies Group, SAC Capital Advisors, and AQR Capital Management as well as health care, nonprofit, and consulting sectors. Belden is highly credentialed in the space of talent strategy in the financial services sector and brings solutions, best practices, and thought leadership to topics facing clients in a variety of industries staying keenly focused on business performance. She has shaped and implemented all dimensions of effective talent strategies including organizational design, rewards and recognition, talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, learning and development, culture, employee experience, hybrid workforce, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Belden has served as an executive coach and influencer in helping leaders and organizations progress their talent strategies. Having served as a client and a consultant, Belden brings context and understanding in offering differentiated solutions.