Sally Susman

Sally Susman is Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer, where she oversees communication with Pfizer's investors, government and public policy partners and patient advocates. She is also vice chair of the Pfizer Foundation, playing a key role in its policy initiatives.

Susman played a pivotal role in Pfizer's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, shaping the company's messaging around the safety and efficacy of its COVID vaccine. In 2022, Forbes named her one of the "World’s Most Influential CMOs" for Pfizer’s efforts to combat vaccine misinformation. The following year, the magazine named her to its "50 Over 50" list.

Her book, "Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts and Change the World," which focuses on how leaders can communicate effectively, was a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Before joining Pfizer, Susman held senior roles at the Estee Lauder Company and American Express. Prior to that, she spent eight years in government service focused on international trade issues.

She serves as co-chair of The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian aid organizations, and on the board of UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.