Inside the Future Workforce with Visa’s HR Leader: Maribel Diz (LIVE @ Unleash 2026)

About this episode

Adam Posner interviews Maribel Diz about the evolving dynamics of the workforce and the impact of Gen Z.

WATCH: https://youtu.be/MwTk4g91WLY Live from UNLEASH 2026, Adam sits down with Maribel Diz, SVP of People at Visa, to explore how leadership, culture, and career development are evolving in a multi-generational workforce. With nearly 30 years at Visa, Maribel has seen the company—and the world of work—reinvent itself multiple times. Her perspective blends real-world leadership with academic research, offering a grounded yet forward-looking view on what today’s workforce needs. At the center of the conversation is the shifting dynamic between generations—particularly the rise of Gen Z. Maribel challenges common misconceptions, arguing that Gen Z is not entitled or disengaged, but instead highly capable, digitally native, and deeply motivated. What they need isn’t hand-holding—it’s guidance, structure, and leadership that meets them halfway. She shares insights from her doctoral research, including how Gen Z processes information, what drives their engagement, and why traditional leadership approaches often fall short. The conversation also tackles one of the most debated topics in today’s workplace: Remote work vs. in-person work. Maribel offers a clear and nuanced…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Posner

Guest: Maribel Diz

Topics covered

• future workforce
• leadership
• multi-generational workforce
• Gen Z
• remote work
• career development

Keywords

• workforce
• leadership
• Gen Z
• remote work
• career development
• Visa
• UNLEASH 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Visa

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