Maribeth Bearfield

Maribeth represents Bright Horizons and leadership in human resources practices and the services delivered to external audiences. She drives thought leadership within the HR industry and supports growth efforts among clients and prospects. She also represents Bright Horizons at the highest levels with industry associations, boards and conferences, and is a key spokesperson on the value of the services provided to employers and their workforces.

Prior to joining Bright Horizons, Maribeth was the CHRO at Kaseya Corporation and Hanover Insurance where she was responsible for all HR functions. She was also the Chief Talent Officer at State Street, responsible for the global talent management function, including talent acquisition and development. During her tenure at State Street, she lived and worked in London for three years, serving as the senior HR business partner responsible for all of their European locations. Her decades of experience in human resources have also included work with Cisco Systems, Oracle and GTE/Verizon.

Early in her career, Maribeth was a high school principal, counselor, and teacher. She holds a Master of Education and Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.

Maribeth and her husband, Gary, have three daughters and a grandson.