Prudential Financial Welcomes Vicki Walia as New Chief People Officer

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) has announced the appointment of Vicki Walia as the new Chief People Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Walia, who currently leads HR for Prudential's U.S. Businesses and PGIM, will succeed Lucien Alziari, who is retiring after eight years as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Walia brings a wealth of experience in talent management, having previously served as Chief Talent and Capability Officer at Prudential, overseeing talent and change management, as well as teams focused on organizational effectiveness. Prior to joining Prudential, she held successive leadership roles in human resources, marketing, and digital strategy and innovation at Moody's Analytics and AllianceBernstein.

"Vicki is an exceptional leader who deeply cares about our people," said Andrew Sullivan, head of International Businesses and Global Investment Management. "Her global experience and perspectives, combined with her knowledge of how talent and culture drive business outcomes, will be invaluable in empowering our workforce to capture opportunities at the intersection of insurance, asset management, and retirement."

Walia succeeds Lucien Alziari, who has been instrumental in transforming Prudential's approach to talent management and building a firm defined by world-class talent processes, programs, and people. Under his leadership, Prudential's talent programs and culture have evolved significantly to help employees compete, lead, and collaborate more effectively.

"Lucien has been instrumental to transforming Prudential’s approach to talent management and helping us build a firm defined by world-class talent processes, programs, and people," said Charles Lowrey, chairman and CEO. "Under his leadership, our talent programs and culture have evolved significantly to help our people compete, lead, and collaborate more effectively. We are a better company for his contributions."

Walia's appointment comes as part of a broader leadership transition at Prudential, with Andrew Sullivan set to become CEO on March 31, 2025, succeeding current chairman and CEO Charles Lowrey.



Walia's appointment is expected to have a positive impact on Prudential's talent management strategies and overall company culture. Her extensive experience in talent management, global perspective, and commitment to a people-centric culture will help Prudential continue to build on the progress made under Alziari's leadership, fostering a more collaborative, innovative, and successful work environment.

In conclusion, Prudential Financial's appointment of Vicki Walia as Chief People Officer is a strategic move that will help the company continue to attract, retain, and develop top talent, driving business success and fostering a positive work environment. Walia's background in talent management, change management, and organizational effectiveness, combined with her commitment to Prudential's people-centric culture, positions her well to lead the company's HR efforts in the years to come.