Stephanie J. Soto, Esq.
About Stephanie J. Soto, Esq.
Stephanie J. Soto, Esq. serves as the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Breakthru Beverage Group, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in human resources and law, with previous roles at various organizations, and is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Stephanie J. Soto serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Breakthru Beverage Group. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's operations in New York, United States. In her role, she supports various organizations and local charitable initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement. Soto has played a key role in enhancing Breakthru Beverage Group's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its North American operations.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie J. Soto holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education by completing the Chief Human Resources Officer Program at Wharton Executive Education in 2022. Soto also earned a Juris Doctor degree from Roger Williams University School of Law, studying from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and legal matters.
Background
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Stephanie J. Soto held several significant positions in human resources and legal roles. She worked at IBIS Consulting, a Pitney Bowes Company, as Vice President of Process Improvement from 2003 to 2008. Soto also served as Manager of Human Resources at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1996 to 2000. Her experience includes roles at Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., where she was Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Deputy General Counsel for Labor & Employment. Additionally, she worked at United Natural Foods as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Professional Experience
Stephanie J. Soto has extensive professional experience in human resources and legal functions across various organizations. She served as National Vice President of Human Resources at United Natural Foods from 2016 to 2018 and as Senior Vice President of Human Resources from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, she worked at Textron Inc. as Assistant General Counsel for Employment and Chief Privacy Officer from 2008 to 2011. Soto's diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of human resources management and organizational development.