People: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (MHP)

David L. Murphy is Executive Vice President, Human Resources and is responsible for the McGraw-Hill Companies Inc's global human resources initiatives with particular emphasis on leadership and talent development. He is a member of The McGraw-Hill Companies Chief Executive Officers Council. Before joining the Corporation in July 2002, David spent most of his professional career with the Ford Motor Company. He served as vice president, Human Resources, heading Ford's worldwide Human Resources organization. He reported to the president and CEO and held direct responsibility for Ford's management development, training, compensation, health and safety, and labor relations. David has held significant global responsibilities with key assignments in Europe, North America and Australia. He has extensive experience in all aspects of human resources and talent management. He had responsibility for Ford's Detroit executive development center, and was a key member of the team that designed and delivered executive development programs for the top 2,000 Ford managers worldwide. David graduated from Queens University (Belfast) with a B.A. (Hons) degree.