Luisa Barraza

Luisa Barraza serves as the Vice President of People Experience and Organizational Development at Pfizer, a role she has held since November 2022. Based in New York, she is responsible for leading the organizational development strategies for Pfizer's enabling functions, which include areas such as Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Digital, Finance, Legal, and People Experience.1

Professional Background

Barraza began her career in consulting in 2002 in Mexico and has since accumulated extensive experience within Pfizer, holding various positions that span marketing, corporate audit, and digital transformation. Before her current role, she was the Senior Director of People Experience, Strategy & Changemaking, where she focused on enhancing the colleague experience.1 Her career trajectory at Pfizer includes significant leadership roles such as:

• Senior Director of Executive Operations (2021)
• Senior Director of Marketing Lab (2018-2021)
• Director of Business Operations in Global Marketing (2015-2018)
• Business Technology Director (2010-2015)
• Audit Team Leader (2007-2010)

Education

Luisa holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Liberal Arts from Harvard University, focusing on Management. Additionally, she has earned several certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) .1

Achievements and Interests

Barraza is recognized for her innovative approach to organizational challenges and has received multiple awards for her contributions to business impact at Pfizer, including the Premier Award in 2019. She is also actively involved in community initiatives, co-chairing the Pfizer Latino Community chapter at their New York headquarters. Outside of work, she is passionate about culture, travel, learning, and knowledge sharing.1