Claudia Yanez

Meet a unique professional who brings a refreshing perspective to the world of numbers and human capital. As someone who firmly believes that "people drive numbers, not the other way around," they currently lead the dynamic compensation and benefits, people services, and HR systems & tools teams at NerdWallet, contributing to the company's mission of bringing clarity to life's financial decisions.

With an impressive track record in developing strategic compensation and benefits programs, they've mastered the art of attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent across global organizations. Their expertise extends beyond mere number-crunching to creating programs that truly resonate with employees worldwide.

Their extensive experience includes collaborating with Board Compensation Committees, working alongside independent consultants, legal teams, and finance professionals to craft and present comprehensive compensation strategies. As a trusted advisor to HR business partners and managers, they bring depth and precision to human capital management.

Driven by an insatiable curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, they consistently seek opportunities to expand their knowledge in human capital programs. Their expertise has earned them speaking engagements at professional conferences across the US and Europe. Currently, they serve in a leadership role with the Texas Chapter of the Global Equity Organization, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to professional growth and community contribution.

Living by the personal mantra "health is wealth," they understand the importance of balancing professional excellence with personal well-being. Currently embracing the challenges of mid-life, they're dedicated to maintaining physical and mental wellness to bring their best self to both personal and professional endeavors.

Their comprehensive expertise spans: Executive and broad-based compensation strategies, retirement plans, benefits programs, recognition initiatives, incentive and stock plans, retention strategies, Compensation Committee leadership, Board of Directors Compensation, employment agreements, change-in-control plans, severance arrangements, proxy disclosures, compensation program internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and program management.