Ivonne Samaniego

Ivonne Samaniego is the Chief People Officer (CHRO) for the Americas at Kantar, a global leader in market research and consulting. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she has a robust background in human resources, with extensive experience across various regions including Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America.

Professional Background

Samaniego has held significant HR leadership roles at several prominent organizations:

• Kantar: She has been serving as CHRO for North America since October 2019, where she focuses on strategic human capital solutions that align with business objectives and drive organizational performance.

• WeWork: Prior to her role at Kantar, Samaniego was the VP and Head of People for Corporate Functions, where she was instrumental in managing HR strategies during a period of hyper-growth.

• Aspen Insurance Group: As VP and Global HR Business Partner, she worked closely with the executive team to implement talent management and organizational design strategies.

• AIG: She held various HR leadership positions, including VP of Global Business Partner roles, where she led teams to support HR functions for thousands of employees across multiple countries.

Education and Skills

Samaniego holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Human Resources Management from Baruch College. She is recognized for her ability to facilitate communication across different HR areas and her expertise in organizational change, restructuring, and talent development. Samaniego is also noted for her commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, as evidenced by initiatives like Kantar's Career Comeback program, which aims to support professionals re-entering the workforce after a break.12