Prudential Financial names Vicki Walia as Chief People Officer

Prudential Financial  has appointed Vicki Walia as Chief People Officer, effective March 31, 2025. She currently leads human resources for Prudential’s U.S. Businesses and PGIM, the company’s global asset management unit.

Walia succeeds Lucien Alziari, who is retiring after eight years as Chief Human Resources Officer. She first joined Prudential as Chief Talent and Capability Officer, overseeing talent management, change management, and organizational effectiveness. Her prior experience includes leadership roles in HR, marketing, and digital strategy at Moody’s Analytics and AllianceBernstein.

Walia will report to Andrew Sullivan, head of International Businesses and Global Investment Management, who will take over as CEO on March 31, 2025.

‘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. 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.” – Charles Lowrey, chairman and CEO.