Mariangela Battista

Mariangela Battista, Ph.D., serves as the VP and Global Head of Talent Management at IGT, overseeing global talent management processes. Prior to this role, Mariangela held significant positions including Principal at Sirena Consulting, SVP and Chief Talent Officer at XL Group, and Head of Talent at The Guardian Life Insurance Company. Mariangela's extensive experience encompasses talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, and culture change across various industries, with a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and cost savings. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, as well as BA and MA degrees in psychology from New York University.