Veda Pennington

A strategic business and talent leader with experience spanning entrepreneurship, global talent acquisition, and human resources, she currently serves as Managing Director of Hair Valet International, where she founded and launched a patented wig care system from concept to market. Her background includes senior leadership roles at Kite Pharma, Astellas Pharma, Novartis, and Altana, where she led global hiring strategies, workforce transformation, organizational development, and HR operations. Known for combining data-driven decision-making with strong leadership, she brings expertise in product development, business operations, talent strategy, and scalable growth.