Vicki Walia

Vicki Walia, Ph.D., currently serves as the Head of HR Business Partners for Prudential Financial's US Insurance/Retirement and PGIM segments, overseeing HR teams and partnering with leadership to enhance talent and capabilities. Previously, Vicki held the position of Chief Talent & Capability Officer at Prudential, implementing a global talent strategy for the company's nearly 50,000 employees. Vicki's experience also includes roles such as Head of People at Moody's Analytics, where strategic human capital initiatives were developed, and extensive leadership positions at AllianceBernstein focused on digital strategy, talent management, and diversity. Vicki began their career as a consultant with Development Dimensions International, offering talent management solutions. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University and a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from York University.