Joy N. Roman is a distinguished human resources leader with over 25 years of experience in talent management, organizational development, and strategic planning across Fortune 500 companies. She began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she honed her expertise in global HR operations and employee engagement initiatives. Roman later advanced to executive roles at Avon Products, leading diversity and inclusion programs that earned industry recognition, and at PepsiCo, where she spearheaded workforce transformation during major mergers. Her career is marked by a commitment to fostering inclusive cultures and driving business results through people strategies. As Former Senior Vice President, Chief People and Strategy Officer at International Paper, Roman served from 2018 to 2023, overseeing a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees across 24 countries. In this pivotal role, she integrated HR functions with corporate strategy, championing digital HR transformations, leadership development programs, and sustainability-linked talent initiatives that aligned with the company's Vision 2030 goals. Under her leadership, International Paper achieved significant improvements in employee retention, diversity metrics—boosting women and underrepresented groups in leadership by 30%—and earned accolades such as being named a Top Employer by Forbes. Roman's tenure at International Paper solidified her reputation as a transformative executive, blending people-centric leadership with strategic foresight to navigate industry disruptions like supply chain challenges and the shift to sustainable packaging. Post-departure, she continues to advise boards and speak on topics like agile HR and executive coaching, leaving a lasting legacy of empowered teams and resilient organizations.