BDO USA’s Chief People Officer Cathy Moy Inducted Into Ragan’s HR Awards Hall of Fame

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Key Facts: 

  • BDO USA Chief People Officer Cathy Moy has been named to Ragan’s HR Awards Hall of Fame for her lasting impact on HR, employee experience and workplace culture.
  • Moy’s people-first leadership has helped strengthen BDO’s culture by advancing talent development and enhancing benefits and well-being programs that support employees across their careers.


CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 – BDO USA, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, is proud to announce that Cathy Moy, chief people officer (CPO), has been named to Ragan’s HR Awards Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes leaders whose careers have made a lasting impact on companies and people they serve.

“I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition. This award reflects the passion and dedication of the many colleagues, teams and leaders I’ve had the privilege to work alongside throughout my career. At BDO, we believe a strong culture starts with listening to our people, investing in their growth and creating an environment where they can thrive. I’m proud to share this recognition with everyone who helps make that commitment real every day.”
Cathy Moy
BDO USA CPO

Ragan’s HR Hall of Fame is one of the program’s highest honors reserved for leaders whose vision and contributions have addressed some of the most important needs facing workplaces today. As BDO’s first CPO, Moy was critical in shaping BDO’s approach to a people-first culture for the firm’s 14,000 employees in more than 85 offices. She helped establish the firm’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, championed the human element of emerging technologies like AI, reimagined BDO’s social impact strategy, and elevated workplace flexibility as a business driver. 

Moy advanced a belief that business works best when it is more human and that culture should be treated as a strategic asset. Today, that philosophy is directly reflected in employee feedback. According to the firm’s 2025 employee engagement survey, 95% of respondents stated they feel enabled and encouraged to develop others, and 90% said they feel like they belong at BDO.  


“Ragan’s HR Awards Hall of Fame honors leaders whose work has left a meaningful mark on their organizations, their colleagues and the broader workplace community,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager of Ragan Communications’ award programs. “This year’s honorees represent the kind of leadership, care, and long-term impact that deserve lasting recognition.”


Ragan’s HR Awards program celebrates organizations, teams, and professionals whose work strengthens workplace culture, supports employees and helps organizations build people-first workplaces. The program honors standout achievements across HR, internal communications, employee engagement, corporate communications, talent development, well-being, inclusion and more.

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