Natalie Saliano is a Chicago-based Talent Leader with extensive experience in strategic talent advising, high-volume recruitment, and building strong talent pipelines. Known for her collaborative approach, Natalie has worked closely with internal partners to meet staffing needs and drive organizational success. At Ferrara, a leading U.S. confectioner, she played a key role in advancing the company’s innovation and diversity goals through effective talent acquisition strategies. Now, as Head of Talent at Numat, Natalie offers strategic leadership on organizational culture, employee engagement, change management, and talent management. Her work is focused on implementing impactful talent strategies that align with Numat's growth and innovation objectives.

Numat is a pioneering leader in the field of precision chemistries, specializing in the development and commercialization of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). Founded over a decade ago, Numat became the first company to successfully integrate MOFs into industrial applications, transforming how industries manage gas storage, hazardous chemical separation, and other critical processes. Headquartered in the United States, Numat’s innovative solutions address some of the most pressing environmental and safety challenges faced by businesses worldwide. Numat’s technology platform seamlessly merges advanced chemistry with scalable manufacturing, enabling clients to meet their sustainability and innovation goals. The company’s solutions are widely adopted across sectors such as energy, electronics, life sciences, and more, with a focus on driving progress toward net zero emissions and enhancing operational efficiency. Backed by a passionate team of experts and driven by a startup mindset, Numat fosters a culture of agility, innovation, and impact. By partnering with leading organizations globally, Numat continues to set new standards in chemical technology, contributing to a healthier planet and safer industrial practices.