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Overview
Work History
Education
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Selected Projects And Achievements
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Nancy Suárez

Nancy Suárez

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Executive Programs Leader and Chief-of-Staff–level advisor with extensive experience designing, executing, and scaling strategic initiatives for C-level leaders in high-growth global tech environments. Proven success driving IPO readiness, building Board operations, and leading large-scale executive programs that connect teams, align leadership, and deliver results. Recognized as a tenacious problem solver who balances strategy and execution to unlock organizational impact. Passionate about emerging technologies, operational excellence, and fostering resilient, forward-thinking organizations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Project & Program Manager to CFO

Pinterest
San Francisco, USA
08.2024 - Current
  • Serve as chief-of-staff–level partner to the CFO, leading strategic executive programs, organizational rhythms, and operational frameworks across a global organization.
  • Design and deliver org-wide CFO onsites for ~250 employees, overseeing agenda design, speaker curation, content programming, and logistics to ensure meaningful connection and alignment.
  • Build and maintain the CFO Org’s operating cadence, integrating quarterly earnings calls, leadership team offsites, and talent initiatives to drive clarity and focus.
  • Drive cross-functional project management initiatives, balancing executive priorities, stakeholder alignment, and operational impact.
  • Develop and coach a global team of administrative professionals, elevating the EABP function and fostering a culture of excellence, empathy, and proactivity.

Executive Assistant Business Partner (EABP) to CFO

Pinterest
San Francisco, USA
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Acted as Lead EABP during Pinterest’s IPO, managing confidential multi-month executive workstreams with precision, discretion, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Created Pinterest’s first Board Liaison role, establishing scalable governance and executive preparation processes to support Board operations as the company transitioned to public status.
  • Built foundational executive operating frameworks and cadences to strengthen the CFO’s leadership impact and organizational alignment.
  • Managed executive support across the CFO org, developing best practices and delivering high-level administrative and operational excellence.

Manager, People Operations

HotelTonight
San Francisco, USA
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • First HR Generalist for a global team of 350, managing payroll, benefits, immigration, HRIS, and policies.
  • Led the company through a 20% RIF with discretion, empathy, and operational rigor.

Manager, Operations

Samsung Design America
San Francisco, USA
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Sole operations leader for U.S. design office, coordinating confidential workstreams with HQ in Korea.

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab
Belmont, USA
09.2013 - 02.2015
  • First HRBP for California operations, implementing employee programs, performance calibration, and labor compliance.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Roblox
San Mateo, USA
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • Supported CEO and managed HR responsibilities, coordinated complex board/leadership meetings, and briefed the CEO on strategic priorities.

HR Manager & Chief Office Administrator

Evergood Fine Foods
San Francisco, USA
02.2009 - 09.2011

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Parkside Lending
San Francisco, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Concentration in Public Relations

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Executive Programs & Events Leadership
  • Strategic Problem Solving & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Executive Communications & Change Management
  • Cross-Functional Program Design
  • Organizational Cadence & Operating Rhythms
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • IPO & Confidential Project Execution
  • Global Operations & Cultural Fluency
  • Innovation & Tech-Forward Process Improvement

Selected Projects And Achievements

  • Led multi-month, high-stakes executive preparation for Pinterest IPO, supporting the CFO and Board through confidential, complex processes.
  • Designed and scaled quarterly CFO org onsite events for 250+ employees, integrating cross-functional speakers, leadership alignment, and employee engagement.
  • Built Pinterest’s Board Liaison function, evolving governance processes and operational readiness as the company transitioned to public status.
  • Developed international administrative coaching and training programs, raising the standard of executive support across the global org.

Timeline

Lead Project & Program Manager to CFO

Pinterest
08.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant Business Partner (EABP) to CFO

Pinterest
04.2017 - 04.2023

Manager, People Operations

HotelTonight
07.2015 - 03.2017

Manager, Operations

Samsung Design America
02.2015 - 07.2015

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab
09.2013 - 02.2015

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Roblox
09.2011 - 09.2013

HR Manager & Chief Office Administrator

Evergood Fine Foods
02.2009 - 09.2011

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Parkside Lending
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Concentration in Public Relations

Northeastern University