Kathleen Barclay

Director/Board Member at

HR Policy Association

Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-06-29

70 year

92 connections

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Consumer Durables

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Kathleen S.
Barclay is currently Director at HR Policy Association, National Academy of Human Resources (since 2015), United Way of Greater Cincinnati (since 2015), Cowdrick Group, The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (since 2013), and American Family Insurance (since 2015).
Former positions include Director at American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Co., Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Hispanic Scholarship Fund; Independent Director at Kontoor Brands, Inc. (2019–2023) and Five Below, Inc. (2015–2026);.
Vice President-Global Human Resources at General Motors Corp.
(1998–2010);.
Senior Vice President-Human Resources at The Kroger Co. (2009–2016); and Vice President-Global Human Resources at General Motors Co. and Motors Liquidation Co. Education includes undergraduate studies at Michigan State University and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
FIVE BELOW, INC. 0.02%	2026-04-16	9,326 ( 0.02% )	2 M $	2026-06-29

Kathleen Barclay active positions

Companies	Position	Start
HR Policy Association HR Policy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations	Director/Board Member	-
Cowdrick Group	Director/Board Member	-
National Academy of Human Resources National Academy of Human Resources Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates organization where individuals and institutions of distinction in human resources are recognized for professional achievement	Director/Board Member	2010-05-17
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, now known as the HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club, is a human resources organization that serves as a resource and community for HR professionals. The organization offers programming focused on workplace issues, including summits, forums, interest groups, leadership development, mentorship initiatives, workshops, and customized leadership programs. Since its merger with the Executives’ Club in 2021, HRMAC connects and supports the regional business community, emphasizing inclusive cultures, talent management, and leadership growth for executives.	Director/Board Member	2010-05-17
American Family Insurance American Family Insurance Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, property, casualty and auto insurance services	Director/Board Member	2015-03-02
United Way of Greater Cincinnati United Way of Greater Cincinnati Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which provides social services	Director/Board Member	2015-03-02

All active positions of Kathleen Barclay

Former positions of Kathleen Barclay

Companies	Position	End
FIVE BELOW, INC.	Director/Board Member	2026-06-09
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.	Director/Board Member	2023-04-19
KROGER CO. (THE)	Human Resources Officer	2015-12-31
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Private companies	17
General Motors Corp. General Motors Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automobiles and trucks and provides financing services	Consumer Durables
The Kroger Co. The Kroger Co. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets and convenience stores & sells fuels and pharmaceutical products	Retail Trade
American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Co. American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services	Finance
Five Below, Inc. Five Below, Inc. Discount StoresRetail Trade Retails clothing and other accessories for teens	Retail Trade
Michigan State University Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University	Finance
HR Policy Association HR Policy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations	Commercial Services
National Academy of Human Resources National Academy of Human Resources Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates organization where individuals and institutions of distinction in human resources are recognized for professional achievement	Commercial Services
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live orchestra presentations	Consumer Services
United Way of Greater Cincinnati United Way of Greater Cincinnati Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which provides social services	Commercial Services
Cowdrick Group
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, now known as the HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club, is a human resources organization that serves as a resource and community for HR professionals. The organization offers programming focused on workplace issues, including summits, forums, interest groups, leadership development, mentorship initiatives, workshops, and customized leadership programs. Since its merger with the Executives’ Club in 2021, HRMAC connects and supports the regional business community, emphasizing inclusive cultures, talent management, and leadership growth for executives.	Commercial Services
American Family Insurance American Family Insurance Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, property, casualty and auto insurance services	Finance
General Motors Co. General Motors Co. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Develops, manufactures and markets cars, trucks and automobile parts	Consumer Durables
Motors Liquidation Co. Motors Liquidation Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in the settlement of past liability claims from General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization	Commercial Services
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Hispanic Scholarship Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides scholarships and support services for students	Miscellaneous
Kontoor Brands, Inc. Kontoor Brands, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, produces, procures, markets and distributes apparel for men & women	Consumer Non-Durables