Sally Susman

Professional Background

Sally Susman is a prominent executive who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer. She has developed an impressive career over the years, characterized by several significant roles and achievements.

Academic Background

Sally's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Connecticut College. She also pursued further education at the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). These academic experiences likely laid the groundwork for her understanding of government and international relations.

Early Career

Sally started her career on Capitol Hill, where she was involved in international trade issues as a Legislative Assistant for the United States Senate. She then moved to the United States Department of Commerce, serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs during the Clinton Administration. In this role, she focused on legislative strategies concerning international trade.

Corporate Sector

Her next career move took her to the corporate sector, where she held various influential positions. At American Express, Sally served as Vice President for both U.S.-based and European Corporate Affairs and Communications. During her tenure, she managed government affairs across Europe and played a key role in an anti-trust battle. Following American Express, she joined Estée Lauder Companies Inc. as Executive Vice President - Global Communications, where she oversaw media relations, consumer affairs, and communications.

Pfizer

In January 2007, Sally joined Pfizer, taking on the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. At Pfizer, she has considerable responsibilities such as overseeing communications, corporate responsibility, global policy, government relations, investor relations, and patient advocacy. She also provides strategic guidance to the CEO and focuses on digital advocacy and shaping external narratives. In addition to these duties, she serves as the vice chair of The Pfizer Foundation.

Additional Roles and Recognition

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Sally is also active in various organizations.

• She co-chairs The International Rescue Committee
• She is a board member of UL, a global independent safety science company
• She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
• In 2022, Forbes recognized her as one of the World’s Most Influential CMOs, highlighting her role in rejuvenating Pfizer’s brand and managing the narrative around its Covid-19 vaccine

Personal Life

Sally lives in New York City with her wife and has a deep emotional connection to Sag Harbor, NY. Her career path and achievements are a testament to her strategic thinking, leadership, and dedication to public affairs and corporate responsibility.