Stephen Kontra is a seasoned executive leader and trusted advisor with more than 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including a distinguished tenure as Vice President of Global Learning & Development at Pfizer, Inc. Recognized for his ability to partner with the C-suite and senior leadership teams, he brings extensive expertise in organizational transformation, global capability building, and large-scale change execution.

Throughout his career, Steve has led learning and development efforts during complex business shifts, including merger integrations, restructuring initiatives, and enterprise-wide strategy launches. He blends a deep understanding of business governance, performance management, coaching, and human capital strategy with the agility to adapt programs for regional and cultural nuances across Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

At WLH Consulting and Learning Solutions (“WLH”), he plays a pivotal role in guiding strategic learning engagements and senior team alignment. Clients value his pragmatic approach and ability to translate business objectives into sustainable learning architectures that achieve measurable impact. His experience spans both commercial and corporate functions, providing him with a holistic view of how to align talent development to market demands and corporate goals.

An innovator by nature, Steve is known for designing scalable, high-impact development initiatives that reflect both industry best practices and the lived realities of global execution. He is a skilled facilitator of leadership sessions for executives and senior teams, helping organizations align, engage, and transform with clarity and purpose.

Mr. Kontra holds a B.S. in Business Management from California Polytechnic State University, an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California, and a certificate in Principles and Practices of Organizational Development from Columbia University.