Sally Susman

About the Author

Sally Susman is an advisor, advocate and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts and Change the World (Harvard Business Review Press). Until 2026, Susman served as Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer, the global biopharmaceutical company. She directed Pfizer’s engagement with stakeholders across communications, corporate responsibility, global policy, government relations, patient advocacy and investor relations. Susman played a central role in Pfizer’s strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing communications on the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. She continues to serve on the board of directors for The Pfizer Foundation.