Jack McKenna Joins Moffitt Cancer Center as New Chief Human Resources Officer
TAMPA, Fla. – Jack McKenna has joined Moffitt Cancer Center as the new chief human resources officer. In his role, he will be responsible for leading the cancer center’s Human Resources team and overseeing all HR strategies and functions.
As CHRO, McKenna will manage the development and implementation of best-in-class HR initiatives and programs, serve as a champion for Moffitt’s organizational culture, elevate team member engagement and satisfaction, and provide strategic vision and leadership. He will serve as an advisor to the executive leadership team, providing coaching and direction in the areas of engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; organizational design; change management; and learning and development.
“At a time when the health care landscape is rapidly evolving and the labor market is highly competitive, we are thrilled to have an innovative leader of Jack’s caliber joining the Moffitt team,” said Patrick Hwu, M.D., president and CEO of Moffitt.
McKenna brings nearly 40 years of experience in human resources and organizational development to the role, most recently serving as chief human resources officer at Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., a national geotechnical engineering firm. Prior to that, he served as chief human resources officer at Rotech Healthcare, Inc., for 11 years. He has also served in leadership roles for notable brands like The Walt Disney Company, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., and Deloitte.
McKenna holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame, as well as a master’s in management, personnel and employee relations from Georgia State University.
“I am honored to join the talented team at Moffitt Cancer Center. I want to make a difference in people's lives and having the opportunity to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer is truly humbling,” said McKenna. “I look forward to supporting Moffitt’s culture of excellence and collaborating on the development and implementation of innovative HR strategies to enhance the employee experience and help the team "Play Like Champions" every day.”
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 7,800 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
