Anthony J. “Tony” Ponsiglione

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Tony Ponsiglione provides strategic leadership that aligns UNOS’ people and process efforts to create the best possible experience for transplant patients and members of the organ donation and transplant community at every touch point with UNOS. In addition to leading our Human Resources and Professional Education activities, Ponsiglione is responsible for Communications and Philanthropy, Policy Development, the Organ Center and Patient-Member relations, as well as for initiatives that support both our paid and volunteer workforces and that enhance our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Ponsiglione began his career in operational roles and spent more than 30 years in Fortune 500 companies working to improve their operations and customer service. Prior to joining UNOS in 2017, Tony was a senior vice president of human resources at Genworth Financial Services, serving in a number of roles at corporate headquarters and in the life and long-term care division.

Ponsiglione graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and earned a master’s degree in human resources and organizational development at the University of San Francisco.