Susan Podlogar

Susan Podlogar is MetLife’s chief human resources officer and is an executive vice president and a member of the Executive Group. She joined MetLife in 2017 and oversees its global Human Resources strategies and practices. Podlogar was instrumental in establishing a Workforce of the Future Development Fund to prepare employees for future work needs. She also championed the signing of the Catalyst CEO Champions for Change Pledge—a commitment to advance diversity, inclusion and gender equality in the workplace, as well as a partnership with the UN Women Global Innovation Coalition for Change to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Podlogar serves on MetLife Foundation’s Board of Directors, a philanthropic organization advancing financial wellness around the globe. In addition, she has worked with the Aspen Institute, the U.S. Army, and other government and educational institutions around the world to provide thought leadership and perspectives on innovative HR practices. Previously, Podlogar served as the global vice president of Human Resources for Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and a member of the Human Resources Executive Committee. During her 16 years with J&J, she held a series of sector and corporate leadership roles in HR.