Juliana Pyo
About Juliana Pyo
Juliana Pyo serves as the Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy at Pepper, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in corporate development, strategy, and investment banking, with previous roles at notable organizations including Lazard and CMC Materials.
Current Role at Pepper
Juliana Pyo serves as Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy at Pepper, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and ensures effective cross-functional collaboration within the organization. Prior to this, she worked in the Strategy & Planning team at Pepper for six months, where she contributed to the development and execution of strategic plans.
Previous Experience at CMC Materials
Juliana Pyo worked at CMC Materials as Corporate Development Manager from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she focused on corporate strategy and development initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency. Her experience in corporate development provided her with insights into strategic decision-making processes.
Investment Banking Background
Juliana Pyo has a background in investment banking, having worked at Lazard as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials sector from 2018 to 2020. She also completed a summer analyst position at Lazard in 2017. Her experience in investment banking equipped her with skills in financial analysis and project management.
Educational Background
Juliana Pyo studied at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in International Political Economy and Business. Her education provided a strong foundation in business principles and economic theories, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Juliana Pyo began her career with various internships, including a role as a Business Development & Strategy Intern at FiscalNote from 2013 to 2018. She also interned at GE Capital as a Global Capital Markets Intern in 2016 and participated in the Leadership In the Business World Program at The Wharton School in 2013. These experiences contributed to her expertise in strategy and business development.