Susi Takeuchi

Chief Human Resources Officer UCLA Health

Susi Takeuchi joined UCLA Health Sciences in October 2015 as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Susi is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating human resource management and organizational initiatives and programs across UCLA Health, which encompasses the David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health System (hospitals, clinics, practice plan). She assumes a lead role and collaborating with others to ensure that HR programs are integrated and aligned with the overall UCLA Health strategy and business plans. 

Susi was previously the Chief Human Resources Officer at UC Irvine Medical Center, where she was instrumental in envisioning and implementing a strategic plan for human resources aligned with organizational goals. She has over 25 years of experience in human resources and a proven track record for excellence. Before joining UC Irvine, she held key human resources positions at the Capital Group Companies Global and the Southern California Edison Company. Susi received a bachelor`s degree in business administration from CSU Fullerton and a master`s degree in business administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

Susi has been married to her husband, Duane, for 28 years. They live on a boat during the workweek and in the San Gabriel Valley on the weekends. They have two daughters who are graduates of UC Berkeley and USC.