Proven CHRO to lead insurtech’s talent acquisition and employee experience strategy to support iPipeline’s future growth plans
iPipeline has welcomed Holly McGiboney as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), a move that highlights the company’s commitment to putting people at the heart of its growth journey. Holly will lead efforts around talent acquisition, employee engagement, and building a workplace culture that empowers iPipeline’s 950+ employees to thrive as the insurtech continues to expand.
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Joining iPipeline’s Executive Leadership Team, Holly will work closely with leaders across the business to align people strategies with company goals. Reporting directly to CEO Pat O’Donnell, she will focus on making sure employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Holly to iPipeline,” said O’Donnell. “She has that rare mix of vision, heart, and deep expertise in attracting and developing top talent. A people-first strategy isn’t just a nice-to-have for us—it’s mission-critical to our growth, and Holly is the perfect leader to guide us forward.”
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Holly brings nearly three decades of experience building and leading HR strategies in fast-growing organizations across financial services, fintech, SaaS, and payments. Most recently, she served as EVP of Human Resources at Ministry Brands, where she helped drive transformation and scale. Her career also includes key roles at Vesta, DEKRA, FLEETCOR (now Corpay), and Newport Group (now Ascensus). She holds a master’s in human resources from Rollins College and a bachelor’s in business management from Gettysburg College.
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Reflecting on her new role, Holly shared: “I’m honored and energized to join iPipeline, a company that continues to innovate and shape the fintech industry. As we grow, keeping a people-first mindset is essential. I look forward to building on that foundation and helping attract and nurture the talent that will fuel our future.”
She succeeds Diane Rowell, Chief People Officer, who partnered closely with Holly to ensure a smooth transition. Holly’s arrival also comes as iPipeline continues to strengthen its leadership bench with several recent global hires across product, technology, and client services.
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