From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

“Megan Holte, the US Talent Acquisition Lead at Mondelēz, is an exceptional leader who has demonstrably championed the importance of early career hiring and effectively bridged the gap between Gen Z candidates and company leadership. Within her first year, she quickly recognized the vital role of early career programs in building a sustainable talent pipeline and prioritized it by advocating for increased investment and resources with key stakeholders. To demonstrate the value of these programs, Megan led the team in establishing clear key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and drive continuous investment. In her efforts to educate key stakeholders about early careers as a source for future talent, not just to fill immediate gaps, she secured buy-in for long-term program support from senior leadership. Understanding the importance of connecting with Gen Z on their terms and making the program more attractive to this generation, Megan took on the role of Executive Sponsor to streamline early career programs globally. Under her sponsorship, Early Careers has become a key pillar of our global talent strategy, and multiple projects around streamlined global metrics, ways of working, and shared practices are being rolled out. This increases efficiency, enabling Early Career leaders and practitioners to collaborate, share best practices, and present a consistent brand externally. Megan's dedication, strategic vision, and ability to mobilize resources make her an invaluable asset to Mondelēz and a true champion of early careers. She is highly deserving of the Campus Recruiting Choice Award in the Exceptional Leader category.”