Wagner Denuzzo

Wagner is a frequent keynote speaker on the future of work, leadership and talent strategies for the new world of work. Most recently, he was the VP, Head of Capabilities for Future of Work at Prudential Financial where his team received an ATD award for best Talent Management Strategy, and prior to that role he was the VP, Global Lead of Leadership and Management Development for IBM during their greatest transformation under the leadership of the first female CEO in the company’s history. He is also a licensed psychotherapist who has been an executive/leadership coach, organizational development consultant and HR strategist for over 20 years. His thought leadership has been featured in multiple publications and podcasts in the industry, and he is currently working on his first book on Leadership which is expected to be published by 2024. He is a Latino executive who was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, as well as a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from New York University. Wagner is passionate about DE&I and practices yoga regularly as part of his overall well-being routine. He lives with his husband, dogs and horse in New York.