Annette F. Favorite

SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at West Pharmaceutical Services

Annette F. Favorite is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at West Pharmaceutical Services. Annette has over twenty-seven years of experience in human resources management.

Favorite began their career at IBM in 1988 as a Diversity Partner. In this role, they were responsible for developing and implementing climate initiatives to create a high performance work environment. Annette also managed multiple reorganizations, resource actions, and consolidations, including executive level reorganizations.

In 1998, Favorite became a Human Resources Generalist at IBM. In this role, they were responsible for the implementation of all Human Resource Programs for a diverse customer set of approximately 900 employees in Development, Marketing, Finance, Communications and Legal. Program responsibilities included compensation, employee and industrial relations, employee development, staffing, benefits, and diversity. Annette also balanced resources with business requirements through talent and succession planning, placement activities, outsourcing, and resource reduction programs.

In 2003, Favorite was promoted to HR VP, Talent Management Worldwide. In this role, they were responsible for leading the development and execution of IBM's talent management strategy. Annette also oversaw the implementation of programs and initiatives to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent.

Favorite has been with West Pharmaceutical Services since October 2015. In their current role as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, they are responsible for leading the global HR function and partnering with the executive leadership team to drive business results.

Annette F. Favorite has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia and a Master of Personnel and Employee Relations from the University of South Carolina. Her field is Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.

Annette F. Favorite reports to Eric M. Green, President & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Robert Segura - VP, Corporate Development, Silji Abraham - SVP & Chief Technology Officer, and David A. Montecalvo - SVP, Chief Operations & Supply Chain Officer.