Laura Caponi

Vice President, Strategic Risk Management at Bristol Myers Squibb

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Laura Caponi is an enterprise executive at Bristol Myers Squibb with more than 25 years of experience driving strategy, operational excellence, innovation, and business transformation across the biopharmaceutical industry.

Currently serving as Head of Strategic Risk Management, Laura works closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to connect enterprise risk with business strategy, anticipate emerging opportunities and challenges, and strengthen organizational resilience and long-term performance.

Throughout her career, Laura has held leadership roles spanning enterprise strategy, finance, law operations, compliance, technology, and governance. She has led large, cross-functional organizations, built and transformed enterprise capabilities, and advanced data, analytics, and AI governance and enablement to support innovation, responsible adoption, and more effective decision-making.

Laura is recognized for her ability to connect the dots across complex organizations, bring clarity to ambiguity, and translate strategic priorities into practical action. Her leadership approach combines enterprise thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to developing talent and empowering high-performing teams.

Passionate about advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes, Laura is focused on helping organizations navigate change, unlock opportunities, and deliver sustainable business value.