Jeannine Tait

Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer at McGraw-Hill

Jeannine Tait joined McGraw Hill as Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer in March 2022. She is responsible for all aspects of global Human Resources and Corporate Communications, developing and delivering HR strategies in support of McGraw Hill’s business transformation and growth goals.

Jeannine has over 30 years of experience across multiple industries and geographies. She has over 10 years of experience with private equity-owned companies and is recognized as an HR executive who has successfully led transformational initiatives and delivered on complex business strategies in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

As Vice President, Global Total Rewards and HR Operations for Solenis from 2014 to 2022, Jeannine was responsible for the successful development and delivery of global strategies and programs in the areas of Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, HR Systems, and HR Operations. From the company’s start, she was instrumental in the establishment of the culture of people, performance, and results. Jeannine built a high performing team from the ground up at Solenis, served as the HR leader for the Chief Financial Officer and Global Business Technology executive, and successfully led multiple M&A diligence and integration projects. Jeannine also worked with the compensation committee of the board and served as an advisory board member for the Women’s International Network. Prior to Solenis, Jeannine held HR leadership roles at Perspecta and Shire Pharmaceuticals with a focus on total rewards, performance management, recognition, and talent management.

Jeannine graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Cabrini College, and an M.B.A. from West Chester University.