Debra Vasques Bruneau is the Chief People Officer at KBI Biopharma, a JSR Life Sciences company, and a global HR executive with 20+ years of experience turning people strategy into a genuine business advantage. Debra has built and scaled HR functions across life sciences, high tech, and manufacturing, in public and private companies and through complex M&A. Her focus: making HR accountable for the outcomes that drive business results. She also consults with leaders seeking to elevate the impact of HR as a true business driver. She is deeply engaged in the generational workforce conversation, bringing research, firsthand experience raising the next generation of workers, and the discipline to stress-test assumptions against real workforce data. She uses that lens to redesign programs, sharpen how leaders lead, and make the case that this topic deserves more attention. A first-generation American, Debra brings a perspective shaped by a deep belief in the power of opportunity, a relentless work ethic, and an inclusive approach to leadership that resonates across every level of an organization. A sought-after speaker, she brings a pragmatic and direct voice to conversations on workforce strategy, people analytics, and leadership. She serves on the board of RISE (Rhode Island Sponsoring Education), a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education and mentorship for children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents.