Kathleen Graham
📍Chicago
Kathleen Graham is an expert in human capital—the economic value of individuals, groups, or workforces that contribute to organizational success. Renowned for her accurate forecasts of employment and labor market trends, as well as innovative human capital solutions, she consults with executives, corporations, and boards to drive strategic decisions.
❝ The AI breakpoint will define winners and losers in 2025, as exponential advances leave those unprepared at a stark disadvantage.
Focus
→ Economic Risk Trends, including AI
→ Labor Market Economics & Trends
→ Corporate & Human Capital Conflict Resolution
→ Earning Capacity
→ Human Capital Expert Witness (Qualified in Federal Court, 2024)
→ Imputed Income & Economic Loss
→ Organizational & Job Role Design/Transformation
→ Talent Acquisition
Forecasts
Kathleen has a proven track record of accurate market labor market forecasts, addressing key economic challenges:
2023: Low labor productivity, rising costs, and risks
2017: AI's evolving impact on employment
2008: The Great Financial Crisis
Biography
As the CEO of The HQ Companies, Kathleen Graham brings decades of expertise in executive solutions, board governance, and organizational transformation. With a commitment to fostering innovation, she collaborates with executives and board directors across industries worldwide.
Kathleen’s pioneering research and insights have shaped critical discussions on governance, labor trends, and strategic positioning, making her a trusted advisor in navigating today’s complex economic challenges.
Background
CEO of The HQ Companies, Inc. (since 2006): Specializing in human capital solutions.
Expertise across industries with corporate annual revenues ranging from $50M to trillions.
🎓 HARVARD UNIVERSITY: Master in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (in progress) 🎓 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: MBA in Analytic Finance, Econometrics, Finance, & Statistics 🎓 NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE: BA, in Business Administration
Professional Engagements
Kathleen is a recognized thought leader in human capital and labor market economics:
Advisory & Leadership Roles:
Board Director, School of Business & Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, North Central College (2024–Present)
Board Director, Chicago Finance Exchange (2018–Present)
Member, National Association of Corporate Directors (2020–Present)
Keynote Speaking Engagements:
“The Future of the CPO” at Procurement Foundry’s Annual Conference (2022)
“Rebranding the CFO” at AICPA/CIMA Global Virtual Conference (2020)
Published Works: Contributor to Directorship and other notable publications.
