Anna A. Tavis, Ph.D.
Global Head, Talent Management and Organizational Development
AIG Investments, American International Group, Inc.

Dr. Tavis is responsible for Talent Management, Organization Development and Learning supporting the Investments services of American International Group.  Her responsibilities involve a broad range of HR strategies and project implementation across investments, real estate, and private equity.  Anna has pursued a global, multi-faceted career in the sectors of business, academia, and consulting.

In business, Anna led the organizational development function for Motorola in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions and was based out of the UK. She later transitioned to be the Head of Talent Management for Nokia based out of Finland.   She has worked extensively in Europe, India, Eurasia and the Middle East. Before joining AIG, Anna was leading learning and development at United Technologies Corporation based in Hartford, CT. She was responsible for enterprise-wide global learning and development servicing over 215,000 employees in more than 70 countries.

In academia, and Anna served on the faculty at Williams College, Fairfield University, and Columbia University.  Anna was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and graduated from Herzen Pedagogical University with a degree in languages and education. She completed her undergraduate education at Bradford University, UK and Dartmouth College, USA.  She earned her MA and PhD in comparative literature from Princeton University and later received an advanced certificate in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Anna serves on the Board of the Princeton Alumni Association, published a book on Reina Maria Rilke (1997, Northwestern University Press), and authored book chapters and articles in international journals.  She is currently on the editorial board of People and Strategy, an HR professional and is a frequent presenter journal at international talent management and learning and development forums.