Cara Capretta

Cara Capretta is an experienced human resources executive currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at National Guardian Life Insurance Company since October 2024. Previously, Cara held the position of Co-CHRO and Vice President of HR Centers of Excellence at OhioHealth, where responsibilities included overseeing talent acquisition, DEI, engagement, and total rewards. Cara's extensive background includes leadership roles such as Chief People Officer at Prophet, Vice President of Human Capital Transformation at Oracle, and President at Capretta Consulting Company, along with significant positions at Korn/Ferry International and Lominger International, where strategic HR initiatives were implemented. Cara's early career includes serving as Director of Talent Management at Nationwide Insurance, noted for creating an enterprise-wide succession planning process. Cara holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Franklin University and has completed undergraduate studies in Business Administration and Management at The Ohio State University.