Chris McLaren

Chris McLaren is an experienced executive in talent and organizational development, currently serving as the Executive Director at Dine Brands Global since August 2021. Previous roles include Director of Talent and Organizational Development at Dine Brands Global and Senior Organizational Development Consultant at the University of Southern California, where responsibilities encompassed talent development and diversity initiatives. Chris has also worked as an independent consultant, providing expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic planning, and has held senior consulting roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Executive Office of the President, focusing on organizational effectiveness and learning strategies. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Human Resource Development and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business and Management from Louisiana State University.