Kristine Pizzo

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer

Kristine Pizzo is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in human resources and administrative leadership.1 She currently serves as the Vice President of People and Culture at the New York Philharmonic, a position she has held since May 2023.1

Prior to her current role, Pizzo was the Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer at the New York Power Authority from December 2014 to May 2023.1 During her tenure at NYPA, she led the transformation of Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and 20 enterprise-wide shared services functions.1

Career Highlights

New York Power Authority: Pizzo was promoted from SVP Human Resources to lead various strategic initiatives, including change management, enterprise communications, and strategic supply management.1
Columbia University: Served as Chief of Administration for Columbia Health Division from September 2013 to December 2014.1
NYC Economic Development Corporation: Held the position of Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer from 2007 to 2013.1
United States Olympic Committee: Worked as Human Resources Manager from 2000 to 2002.1

Education and Certifications

Pizzo holds a Juris Doctor from Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and a B.A. in English from St. John's University.1 She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) and holds an Everything DiSC Workplace® Certification.1

Awards and Recognition

Kristine Pizzo has been recognized for her contributions to the field:

Received the Diversity Journal Women Worth Watching Award in 2016.1
Under her leadership, the New York Power Authority was designated as a Forbes Best Mid-size Employer in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022.1