Catherine Kapferer
About Catherine Kapferer
Catherine Kapferer serves as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Sanguine Biosciences, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership across Fortune 500 and biotech companies.
Current Role at Sanguine Biosciences
Catherine Kapferer serves as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Sanguine Biosciences. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and operations. Her role involves overseeing HR initiatives that align with the organization's goals and support its workforce.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Catherine Kapferer has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at ConvaTec as Interim VP of Human Resources from 2015 to 2016 and as National Director, Commercial - Sales & Marketing from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Senior Director of Human Resources at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) in 2019 and held the position of Global Director, Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer at Covance Inc. from 2009 to 2015.
Educational Background
Catherine Kapferer holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Marist College, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resources Management from Rider University from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she completed an Executive Education Financial Planning & Advisory Program at The Wharton School in 2004 and a Human Resources Management Certification Program at Pace University in 2005.
Leadership and Specializations
Catherine Kapferer specializes in HR Strategy & Business Partnering, Organizational Design, and Diversity & Inclusion. She has over 20 years of experience in global business partnering and leadership in human resources, particularly within Fortune 500 and biotech companies. She is recognized as a trusted thought leader and speaker in HR and industry-related forums.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Catherine Kapferer is a member of Chief since 2022 and serves as Vice Chair of Policies for the Equal Employment Opportunity Industry Liaison Group. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to advancing human resources practices and promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry.