Edward A.
About Edward A.
Edward A. is the Director of Total Rewards at LanzaTech, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in compensation analysis, having held various roles at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Target, Banco Popular, HelloFresh, Horizon, and Schneider Electric.
Current Role at LanzaTech
Edward A. serves as the Director of Total Rewards at LanzaTech, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee satisfaction. His expertise in total rewards management contributes to LanzaTech's commitment to fostering a competitive and equitable work environment.
Professional Experience
Edward A. has a diverse background in compensation analysis and management. He began his career at Target as an Executive Team Leader from 2003 to 2005. He then worked at Schneider Electric Square D as a Compensation Analyst from 2005 to 2007. Following that, he held various roles at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, including Compensation Analyst from 2009 to 2010 and Senior Compensation Analyst - Executive and International from 2010 to 2014. He also worked at Banco Popular and Horizon, where he progressed to Senior Manager, Compensation. Most recently, he was the Director of Compensation at HelloFresh from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Edward A. holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University, which he completed from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his education by earning an MBA from the DePaul Driehaus College of Business in 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in compensation analysis and total rewards management, enabling him to implement effective compensation strategies throughout his career.
Tenure at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Edward A. has had a significant tenure at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2009. He initially served as a Compensation Analyst for one year and later advanced to the role of Senior Compensation Analyst - Executive and International from 2010 to 2014. After a gap, he returned to Takeda Pharmaceuticals in 2014 as a Senior Sales Incentive Analyst, a position he has held for ten years. His extensive experience at Takeda has contributed to his deep understanding of compensation structures within the pharmaceutical industry.