Daniela Calefato
About Daniela Calefato
Daniela Calefato is the Executive Director Global Head of Talent Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States.
Title
Daniela Calefato currently holds the position of Executive Director Global Head Of Talent Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in New Jersey, she leads strategic initiatives to enhance talent management and organizational development across the company.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines. Daniela Calefato plays a crucial role in driving the organization's talent strategy and enhancing its human resources functions.
Education and Expertise
Daniela Calefato holds an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University, achieved between 2004 and 2006. She also earned a BA in Psychology & Italian with a minor in Education from St. John's University, completing her studies from 1999 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of psychology and HR practices, crucial for her leadership roles in talent management.
Career Background
Daniela Calefato has extensive experience in talent management, having held various roles at Bristol Myers Squibb, including Senior Director and Human Resources Business Partner. Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, she held significant positions in talent management at Hudson's Bay Company and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her earlier career includes roles at Deutsche Bank and The Citigroup Private Bank, as well as an academic stint as a Research Assistant at Hofstra University.
Professional Achievements
Daniela Calefato implemented a comprehensive talent review process at Bristol Myers Squibb, improving succession planning and the leadership pipeline. She developed a global diversity and inclusion initiative, boosting minority representation in leadership roles by 15%. Additionally, she led the design and execution of a new performance management system that increased employee engagement scores by 20%. Daniela regularly speaks at industry conferences and mentors emerging HR professionals through a formal program.