Chief People Officer (Interim)
Samantha (Sam) McKendrick joined MPS in April 2023. Sam is responsible for shaping and delivering our global people strategy, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture, and driving talent development across all regions. She leads the People Team, to support our strategic goals through innovative workforce practices and business transformation.
Sam brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience in human resources to MPS, with a strong track record of building and leading diverse, high-impact teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Her expertise lies in strategic growth, talent development, and change leadership within complex, international organisations.
Prior to joining MPS, Sam served as Vice President of Human Resources at Aetna International – CVS Health, a Fortune 10 company, where she was part of the international executive leadership team. Previous roles also include Vice President of HR for Global Payments at Western Union, and senior HR leadership positions at Bupa, including People Director for Bupa Global.
Sam’s career reflects her commitment to people-focused leadership, global collaboration, and driving transformation through inclusive and agile HR strategies.