The O'Connor Group, a human resources outsourcing and recruitment firm, has appointed Meghan Popoleo as its new President. Popoleo, who has been with the company for a decade and most recently served as Vice President of Growth, will now lead strategic initiatives focused on business growth, employee engagement, and retention. Founder Marcia Zaruba O'Connor will continue as CEO, concentrating on cultivating new growth opportunities and expanding her community impact.
The O'Connor Group promotes Meghan Popoleo from VP of Growth to President.
Popoleo will lead strategic business growth and employee engagement initiatives.
Founder Marcia Zaruba O'Connor remains as CEO, focusing on new opportunities and community impact.
Popoleo has been with the firm for 10 years, advancing through various roles.
The company provides HR outsourcing and recruitment for life sciences, manufacturing, and professional services.
A certified Women’s Business Enterprise, it has received numerous workplace and growth awards.
This promotion represents a strategic evolution for the firm, recognizing internal talent and planning for sustained growth. Popoleo's elevation to President allows founder Marcia O'Connor to focus on broader visionary and community-oriented goals while day-to-day strategic leadership is managed by a seasoned executive deeply familiar with the company's operations and client base. O'Connor stated that under Popoleo's leadership, the firm “will excel in new and innovative ways.”
Meghan Popoleo has been instrumental in the firm's evolution, advancing through roles that honed her skills in sales, marketing, and client engagement. Her experience spans the nonprofit sector and private equity, including early-stage life science companies, giving her critical insight into the operational needs of the firm's core verticals. In her statement, she highlighted the company's adaptability: “advancing with the market to provide more comprehensive outsourced HR services and specialize in the unique demands of industries.”
Marcia Zaruba O'Connor will continue to shape the company's direction as CEO. Her focus will shift to developing new service offerings, affiliated companies, and sharing expertise through speaking engagements and board memberships. She also leads Shadow Her, a non-profit she founded to support women entrepreneurs. This structure allows O'Connor to leverage her experience for broader impact while ensuring the firm's operational strategy is in capable hands.
The O'Connor Group is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise that provides HR, recruitment-as-a-service, and executive search to small and mid-market enterprises in specialized industries. The company has earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses and numerous regional awards for workplace culture. Popoleo's promotion is positioned to build on this foundation of success and drive the next phase of the company's growth.
The appointment of Meghan Popoleo as President ensures continuity and strategic depth for The O'Connor Group. By empowering a long-term internal leader, the firm aims to strengthen its client offerings and market position while its founder pursues new avenues for growth and community leadership.
About The O’Connor Group
The O’Connor Group provides tailored human resources, recruitment-as-a-service, and executive search adaptable solutions to small and mid-market enterprises across the life sciences, manufacturing, professional services, and information technology verticals. Founded in 2007 by Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, the firm helps businesses navigate workforce challenges, scale effectively, and foster thriving cultures. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise, The O’Connor Group delivers high-impact solutions designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
The O’Connor Group’s numerous accolades include the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses, Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and Soaring 76, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces, Philadelphia Titan 100, and the Philly 100 Forum.
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