Billie S. McConkey

Billie McConkey came to McClatchy after a successful career as a labor and employment attorney, providing legal counsel to multiple news organizations. Initially serving as special employment counsel, offering guidance on labor and employment issues, her responsibilities and scope have evolved and expanded. Her responsibilities as chief administrative officer are as diverse as her unique skill set. McConkey oversees all legal matters, human resources, corporate governance, and administration.

As McClatchy’s resident Chief People Officer, though she oversees all of our employees, she’s approachable and involved. Devoted to maintaining our positive company culture, she spends much time and energy working with her team to ensure our team members feel supported, recognized, and empowered.

McConkey also lends her extensive experience as a business strategist to her role leading McClatchy’s Strategic Business Operations group, which is responsible for managing the back office processes to facilitate the execution of company initiatives. Additionally, McConkey oversees all legal matters for the Company and serves as Corporate Secretary to the board of directors.

McConkey earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and her law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law.