The Leadership Chronicles
The Leadership Chronicles
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We came to HBS to make a difference as leaders and great citizens of the world. And many times we ask ourselves, how can we achieve personal fulfillment while satisfying our desire to make a difference for others in this world? What is our ripple effect on ourselves, our families, our communities, our professional endeavors, and others?
Supporting that aspiration, our Podcast will provide those pathways, connections, thought leadership and resources enabling us to be the best person and leader we can be.
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The podcast focuses on personal fulfillment, leadership development, and the impact of individual actions on broader communities, featuring episodes like the journey of Jan Moran from HBS to her entrepreneurial pursuits in the beauty industry, which highlight storytelling's role in women's careers.
We came to HBS to make a difference as leaders and great citizens of the world. And many times we ask ourselves, how can we achieve personal fulfillment while satisfying our desire to make a difference for others in this world? What is our ripple effect on ourselves, our families, our communities, our professional endeavors, and others?
Supporting that aspiration, our Podcast will provide those pathways, connections, thought leadership and resources enabling us to be the best person and leader we can be.
In this episode of The Leadership Chronicles, hosts Sherri Sklar (HBS MBA’89) and Sarah Alter (HBS MBA’95) sit down with Andrea Faccio (AMP207), President and Chief Growth Officer of Nestlé Purina PetCare North America, for an inspiring conversation about global leadership, career growth, and purpose-driven impact.
Andrea shares insights from her remarkable global journey at Nestlé, spanning multiple countries and business divisions. She also discusses the rigor and value of Harvard’s Advanced Management Program (AMP) and how it has shaped her leadership approach. Adding a heartwarming touch, Andrea is joined by a special guest—her Bernedoodle, RIO—highlighting the powerful role pets play in supporting mental health and well-being. Andrea champions the belief that people and pets are better together and brings attention to the positive emotional impact of pet companionship.
With a strong philanthropic drive, Andrea discusses Purina’s social initiatives, including the Purple Leash Project, the Service Dog Salute Program as well as her passion to inspire and guide Latin women through Good Latinas For Good.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
As President and Chief Growth Officer at Nestlé Purina PetCare North America, Andrea Faccio provides unified leadership across the organization to help transform business strategies into actions that drive powerful growth. She began her career in 1996 as a Commercial Trainee at Nestlé Brazil and has since served in many key roles across the company and the globe as a dedicated steward of iconic brands and one of the architects of our company’s success.
Faccio is a native of Brazil and has held positions across the Nestlé organization for more than 28 years, which has included key roles in Brazil, Switzerland, Australia and, most recently, posts with the U.S. pet care business. She earned her MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2024.
RESOURCES:
- HBS Advanced Management Program (AMP) –
- Purple Leash Project – creating safe spaces for domestic abuse survivors and their pets.
- Service Dog Salute Program – Even Heroes Need Heroes
- Good Latinas For Good – Connects, inspire, and guide Latin (origin) women
ABOUT HBS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
The HBS Women's Association (HBSWA) is a charitable organization established by and for alumnae of the Harvard Business School. Our mission is to advance the professional and personal goals of HBS alumnae through community, learning, and opportunity. We aim to inspire you through our podcast and to provide pathways, connections, thought leadership and resources.
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