In the inaugural role of Vice President of Human Resources at Samuels & Associates, Piero Mendiguetti oversees all areas of human resources, including a focus on creating career pathways and workforce learning programs, advancing DEI goals, and supporting efforts to retain and recruit team members. Piero brings a vast background and more than a decade of experience in Human Resources management to the team.

Prior to joining Samuels & Associates, Piero most recently served as a Human Resources Director at The Barkan Companies. In his role, he managed a team of HR professionals, led all HR strategies and operations in the New England and Washington Metropolitan areas, and implemented significant improvements in the company’s HR technologies. Piero also worked at 42 North Dental upon his move to Massachusetts.

A native of Peru, Piero is fluent in both Spanish and Italian. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University and master’s degree in human resources management from Florida International University. He is also a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP), and was appointed to the Muñiz Academy Board of Trustees in 2024. Piero lives in Waltham with his wife and dog, and in his free time enjoys travel, basketball and tennis.