Celia Gianetti
Celia Gianetti is a highly accomplished Talent Management Leader with more than 15 years of progressive experience across global logistics, transportation, commercial excellence, and enterprise talent strategy. Her career began at DuPont in global logistics and transportation, where she developed a strong commercial and operational foundation before transitioning into talent management. That early exposure to DuPont’s Commercial Excellence group sparked her interest in developing people and systems that drive performance, setting the trajectory for her career in global talent leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Currently, Celia serves as Director of Talent Management at Mitsubishi Chemical America, where she has led the Talent Management Center of Excellence for more than three and a half years. In this role, she oversees enterprise-wide processes related to talent, performance, and organizational effectiveness, supporting more than 3,800 employees. Her work has resulted in a 20 percent improvement in leadership readiness through robust succession planning, high-potential identification, and performance management strategies. She has also led the implementation and adoption of Workday Talent and designed leadership development and learning initiatives that strengthen accountability, engagement, and execution across the organization.
Celia’s experience also includes a senior learning and development leadership role at Boston Scientific, where she guided global programs and supported post-merger integration efforts, as well as her tenure at Brenntag, a German chemical distribution company, where she built regional talent infrastructure across multiple countries and improved internal mobility and retention. Across her career, she has worked extensively in high-potential development, succession planning, enterprise learning and development, and executive coaching. She is currently working toward a coaching certification, further strengthening her ability to support senior leaders and emerging talent. Outside of her corporate work, Celia is deeply committed to mentoring future leaders and contributing to her community through fundraising and volunteer leadership, reflecting her belief that strong talent systems and purposeful leadership drive lasting organizational impact.
• The Five Behaviors® Certification
• Universidade Paulista - BBA
• Florida Institute of Technology - MSOL
• Talent Management Leader of the Year
• ASPCA
• New Castle Public Library
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the unwavering support and encouragement of my father, who has been my greatest supporter throughout my personal and professional journey. His belief in my abilities, consistent guidance, and steadfast presence have instilled in me a strong work ethic, confidence, and resilience, shaping the foundation upon which I continue to grow and achieve my goals.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to focus on progress rather than perfection. Growth comes from learning, taking risks, and allowing yourself the space to evolve, not from waiting until everything feels flawless. Embrace opportunities, trust your abilities, and remember that consistent progress, resilience, and confidence will take you much further than striving for perfection ever could.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life center on service, compassion, and empowerment. I am deeply committed to providing mentorship to other women, supporting fundraising efforts, and giving back to causes that matter to me, including the ASPCA. Volunteering is a meaningful part of my life, and I cherish spending time each Saturday walking dogs at the local shelter with my daughter, which reflects my belief in leading by example, community involvement, and making a positive impact wherever possible.