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As companies navigate the ever-evolving corporate landscape, one thing remains a constant: A company’s culture, as well as its products and services, are guided and driven by the workforce. That means, now, more than ever, the chief human resource officers, diversity and inclusion leaders, and talent and benefits executives are central to businesses and their ability to thrive. They are the guardians of culture that customers want to align with.
The WEC connects human resources professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds and offers members the tools and resources needed to drive and keep up with the ongoing change, as well as to redefine the workforce of tomorrow. This council offers members dynamic, thought-provoking, and actionable digital and in-person gatherings featuring timely speakers and allows for unparalleled peer interaction.
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Anna Avalos
SoFi / Head of People
“My CNBC Workforce Executive Council membership has been extremely valuable in terms of resources, access to insightful speakers and community. Over the past two years, the learning and commoradre helped me navigate complexity in my role and helped me stay informed of emerging trends and best practices.”
Erica J. Bolden
Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Engagement
“To sustain inclusion, companies must recognize the interconnectivity of employee perceptions and organizational systems. Engaging as a member of the CNBC Workforce Executive Council has been a valuable tool to benchmark experiences and best practices, as I work to identify and address the gaps that exist to ensure we have true equity in the workplace.”
Colin Mincy
Chief People Officer
“Joining CNBC’s Workforce Executive Council is one of the best decisions I made in 2020. With so much uncertainty, change, and expectation, having a network of dynamic global HR and culture leaders assembled to inspire, innovate, and talk through issues has been a game changer for me. I am excited about what is in store for the workforce, just by being in the orbit of incredible people with great talent who want what’s best for our organizations and their people.”
Council Members
Marjorie Powell
AARP
Marjorie Powell is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for AARP.
Read More Marjorie PowellMarjorie Powell is a collaborative people strategist and leader with a passion for inspiring others to achieve excellence. She brings 25+ years of Human Resources Generalist, Organization Development, Executive Compensation, Talent and Learning Management, Change Management, Organizational Strategy and Executive and Leadership Development experience acquired through various senior leadership and C-suite HR roles in the higher education and large non-profits sectors. Marjorie has held leadership positions at Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Georgetown University, University of Maryland (in Baltimore), National Public Radio, Inc. and AARP.
Marjorie is skilled in connecting with people, cultivating team dynamics and crafting innovative solutions to deliver people development, performance optimization and culture change. She is recognized as an effective leader, change agent, thought partner, and executive coach who loves the challenge of inspiring individual, team and organizational effectiveness to increase revenue and organizational efficiency, employee engagement and workplace productivity. Her passion is in creating best-in-class organizational strategies that align the people resources with the goals and strategic objectives of the organization.
Marjorie holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Boston University and a Juris Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
In her spare time, Marjorie is an avid reader and watcher of documentaries who is always on a personal development journey. She enjoys community service, theatre, all genres of music and the arts, golfing and travel.
Mike Schmid
ACT Entertainment
Mike Schmid is VP of Talent, Global Head of Human Resources for ACT Entertainment.
Read More Mike SchmidMike Schmid is VP of Talent, Global Head of Human Resources for ACT Entertainment.
Daniela Seabrook
Adecco Group
Daniela Seabrook is Chief Human Resources Officer for Adecco Group.
Read More Daniela SeabrookDaniela, a Swiss national, joined the Adecco Group as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee in January 2024.
Before joining the Adecco Group, Daniela served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Philips in the Netherlands and previously spent several years at Syngenta, including as Group Head of People and Organisational Development. From 2010 to 2013, Daniela served as the CHRO for Straumann, a medical devices company.
Daniela gained her MSc degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Basel and completed her PhD in Organisational Psychology whilst working at Roche.
Daniela has dedicated her career spanning over 20 years to the difference HR can make to enable growth and innovation in purpose driven companies by unlocking the talent and potential of their people.
Nakesha Lopez
Advocate Health
Nakesha Lopez is Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer for Advocate Health.
Read More Nakesha LopezNakesha Lopez is Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer, for Advocate Health—the country’s third largest nonprofit health system with 155,000 teammates across six states. She joined the organization in March 2024 to lead the strategic management and delivery of all people programs, policies, processes and practices for Advocate Health. She will align the HR function with the organization’s strategy, driving teammate engagement, delivering the employee value proposition to ensure Advocate Health as a best place to work in health care, and enabling the organization to build human capability, among others.
Nakesha is a strategic and transformational leader who brings more than 20 years of experience building and transforming the human resources function across health care and other industries. Most recently she served as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer for Baylor, Scott, & White. In this roles she provided strategic oversight of human capital planning, talent management, total rewards, strategic DE&I strategies and culture.
Prior to her time at Baylor, Scott, & White, Nakesha served as vice president of human resources for Barclays Capital. She joined the organization as an assistant vice president of human resources from Lehman Brothers during their acquisition.
Nakesha received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hunter College and a master in business administration in human resource management from the University of Phoenix.
Nicole Peace
AIS
Nicole Peace is Chief People Officer for AIS.
Read More Nicole PeaceNicole Peace is an HR executive with a passion for people-focused business strategy. She is committed to supporting business scalability and driving operational effectiveness by aligning people operations with broader organizational goals. In her current role as Chief People Officer at AIS, Nicole oversees all aspects of human resources, shaping and guiding a comprehensive talent management strategy that supports the company’s growth.
Before joining AIS, Nicole served as Vice President of Human Resources at Metis Solutions where she helped scale the HR function as the company transitioned from a small to mid-sized business, playing a key role in positioning the company for a successful acquisition.
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Miami. She resides in Old Town Alexandria with her husband, two children, and two Maine Coon cats.
Anthony Williams
Akamai Technologies
Anthony Williams is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Akamai Technologies.
Read More Anthony WilliamsAnthony Williams is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Akamai. Williams leads global HR strategy including workplace management, employee development, talent acquisition, inclusion and diversity and compensation and benefits across Akamai’s more than 40 offices around the world.
Williams assumed the role effective January 1, 2020, after five years with Akamai. He began his Akamai career with the task of developing a world-class global recruiting function and was the company’s first diversity and inclusion leader. He led the human resources function for Akamai’s growing populations outside of the U.S., reflecting the company’s expanded footprint.
He played an essential role in the Akamai Foundation’s transition from private funding to an official corporate philanthropic entity. He serves as its president and hired its first executive director. Further, Williams launched the company’s employee resource groups (ERGs), voluntary associations that represent the needs of Akamai’s global employee population. He also launched the Akamai Technical Academy, a training program designed for people who have an interest and aptitude for technology but may not come from a traditional technical background. The unique program empowers diverse talent with technical work-ready skills while offering opportunities for prepared graduates to become full-time employees of Akamai.
Prior to Akamai, Williams held a wide range of global human resources positions at First Data Corporation, Newell Rubbermaid, and Time Warner – Turner Broadcasting System. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Norfolk State University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Georgia, Terry College of Business.
Diane Hughes
Alliant Credit Union
Diane Hughes is Chief Human Resources Officer for Alliant Credit Union.
Read More Diane HughesDiane Hughes serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Alliant Credit Union, where she is a key member of the executive leadership team. In her role, Diane leads the organization’s strategies related to people, culture, and engagement, partnering with leaders across the organization to create an exceptional workplace experience for all Alliant team members.
Before joining Alliant in 2021, Diane was the Chief Talent Officer at Northern Trust. During her 16-year tenure there, she led the end-to-end talent lifecycle, including talent acquisition, learning and development, talent and succession planning, workforce analytics, and HR strategic planning. Diane held several leadership roles at Northern Trust, such as Head of HR Strategy, Head of HR for Enterprise Enablement, and Global Head of Talent Acquisition. Prior to Northern Trust, she spent 10 years in Commercial Banking Human Resources with JP Morgan Chase.
Diane is recognized for her expertise in developing leading talent strategies that enable businesses to achieve their objectives. She is a global HR leader with progressive experience across multiple disciplines, including talent acquisition, organization design, total rewards, diversity, development, and HR analytics.
Diane holds a B.A. in Human Resources Management from DePaul University and certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and in Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP).
Tawana Thomas Johnson
American Cancer Society
Tawana Thomas Johnson is Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer for American Cancer Society.
Read More Tawana Thomas JohnsonTawana Thomas Johnson is our senior vice president and chief diversity officer and serves on the CEO’s executive team.
In her mission-critical role, Tawana heads up our stand-alone Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team and is ultimately responsible for leading efforts to design and implement strategies that drive diversity, equity, and inclusion to meet our mission, revenue, and talent goals.
Since joining the American Cancer Society in 2006 as director of Health Disparities for the former South Atlantic Division, Tawana has led the development of outreach tools, programs, and resources to increase awareness of the unequal burden of cancer in diverse communities, resulting in the significant increase of diverse constituents utilizing our organization’s programs and services. Among these tools is the “More Than Conquerors” documentary, which features testimonies and interviews with cancer survivors, caregivers, physicians, and renowned clergy. Tawana served as executive producer for the documentary, which received national acclaim and premiered at the National Black Film Festival.
Tawana has successfully led the American Cancer Society in increasing workforce diversity at all levels of the organization (a 17% increase in the overall hiring rate from 2017 to 2019), addressing pay parity, and significantly improving employee engagement around diversity and inclusion. Under her leadership, ACS also joined the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion movement, which brings together more than 1,600 organizations committed to driving diversity and inclusion within their organizations. Tawana’s ongoing role also includes engaging corporate executives, high-level donors, and leadership volunteers in furthering the fight against cancer through revenue generation and mission engagement.
Additionally, Tawana provides leadership for an initiative in partnership with The Links, Incorporated, and the Elevance Health Foundation that aims to recruit 500 diverse volunteers and reach an estimated 10,000 people with information about cancer prevention and early detection.
Tawana also serves in leadership capacities with several national organizations including the African Heritage Studies Association, The Links, Incorporated, and the NAACP. She also serves on several boards, including the Oprah Winfrey Network OWN Your Health advisory board.
Tomya Watt
AMN Healthcare
Tomya Watt is Chief People Officer for AMN Healthcare.
Read More Tomya WattTomya Watt is the Chief People Officer at AMN Healthcare, where she leads human resources and enables the company’s culture. Ms. Watt is responsible for maintaining AMN’s long-standing tradition of fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Ms. Watt brings extensive experience as a human resources executive within the healthcare industry and has a proven track record of cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging as the foundation of a high-performing organization.
Previously, Ms. Watt held senior leadership positions at Kelly Services, Inc. and Comerica Bank. Most recently, she served as interim Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During her 15 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where she held a variety of senior-level positions, she championed innovative strategies to enhance employee engagement and optimized the talent acquisition process to enhance patient experiences.
Ms. Watt holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Spelman College and an MBA from Howard University.
Matthew Breitfelder
Apollo Global Management
Matthew Breitfelder is Senior Partner & Global Head of Human Capital for Apollo Global Management.
Read More Matthew BreitfelderMr. Breitfelder is a Senior Partner and Global Head of Human Capital at Apollo Global Management and is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He is responsible for aligning all human capital initiatives and functions with the strategic objectives of the firm. Mr. Breitfelder leads talent management, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, learning, compensation and benefits, and recruiting. Prior to joining Apollo, he was Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer at BlackRock, as well as a member of the Operating Committee. Previously, Mr. Breitfelder held talent and strategy roles at Mastercard, PwC, and the Corporate Executive Board. He began his career at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he focused on international trade and economic policy. Mr. Breitfelder serves on the boards of the Lumina Foundation and the Aspen Institute’s Business and Society program. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Southern California, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Abiola Jeremiah
Arch Capital Group Ltd
Abiola Jeremiah is VP, Head of HR Global Corporate Functions & Global Services for Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Read More Abiola JeremiahAbiola Jeremiah is VP, Head of HR Global Corporate Functions & Global Services for Arch Capital Group Ltd.
William E. Thygeson, Jr.
Ascot Group
William E. Thygeson, Jr. is Chief Human Resources Officer for Ascot Group.
Read More William E. Thygeson, Jr.Bill is the Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Ascot Group and serves on the Ascot Group Executive Committee. He is responsible for Group Human Capital strategies and all aspects of Human Capital Management: Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Diversity and Inclusion strategies, Employee Engagement and Culture, Data & Analytics, and Employee Communications. Bill joined Ascot from Everest Re Group Ltd, where he served as Chief Administrative Officer for the global Everest Insurance operation. He has more than 25 years of Insurance, Finance, and Consulting experience including strategic leadership roles at Hamilton USA, AIG, MBNA Bank NA, and Andersen Consulting. Bill is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as an Intelligence Officer. In addition to his work at Ascot, Bill serves at the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation. Bill received his Master’s in Business Administration from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Lafayette College in Easton, PA.
Heather Gille
AssetMark
Heather Gille is Executive Vice President and Chief People and Administrative Officer for AssetMark.
Read More Heather GilleHeather Gille is the Executive Vice President and Chief People and Administrative Officer at AssetMark. In this role, Heather leads the company’s human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and fostering a strong organizational culture. She works closely with the executive team to align HR initiatives with the company’s business objectives, driving a high-performance culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovation.
Heather brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience to AssetMark, having most recently served as Chief People Officer at Grammarly. She also has held senior leadership positions at Certinia, Glu Mobile, McKesson, and Gap Inc., where she led HR transformations that supported company growth, including successful exits and expansions. Heather's expertise in integrating people strategies with business goals, improving employee engagement, and building high-performance cultures is key as AssetMark scales and executes its growth and innovation strategy.
Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Certificate in the Retail Management Program from Santa Clara University.
Cristi Lockett
Baylor Scott & White Health
Cristi Lockett is Chief Human Resources Officer for Baylor Scott & White Health.
Read More Cristi LockettCristi Lockett is the chief human resource officer at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas. The system’s integrated delivery network includes Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform, MyBSWHealth. Through 52 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care, as well as an array of virtual and in-home services.
In her role, Lockett provides strategic oversight and leadership for human resource programs and initiatives including the strategic human capital plan, talent management, total rewards, and compensation and benefits. Most recently, Lockett served as global chief people officer of KFC—part of one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, Yum! Brands. Earlier in her career, she held key human resources leadership positions at Pizza Hut and Citi.
Lockett holds a Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School in England and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of North Texas.
Mario Ellis
Beacon Health System
Mario Ellis is Chief Human Resources Officer for Beacon Health System.
Read More Mario EllisMario Ellis joined Beacon Health System as Chief Human Resource Officer in February 2023. A Chicago native with more than 30 years of experience in human resources operations and functional management, Mario most recently served as Vice President of Total Rewards that included HR operations at WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania.
A trusted leader with a talent for excellent service delivery, Mario has held senior human resources leadership roles with prominent healthcare organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic, St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho, and University of Chicago Medicine.
Mario earned a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce, concentrating on human resources, from DePaul University in Chicago. He received a Master of Arts degree in practical theology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a current candidate for a Master of Health Administration degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in December 2023.
Andrea Gill
Capital Group
Andrea Gill is Chief Human Resources Officer for Capital Group.
Read More Andrea GillAndrea Gill is chief human resources officer at Capital Group. She is responsible for Capital’s human resources strategy and global people priorities. She has 29 years of industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 27 years. Prior to joining Capital, Andrea worked as a manager in management consulting at Ernst & Young. She holds an MBA from University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor\'s degree in sociology and religious studies from University of California, Berkeley. Andrea is based in Los Angeles.
Wes Burke
Care.com
Wes Burke is Chief Human Resources Officer for Care.com.
Read More Wes BurkeWes was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Care.com in April 2023. As CHRO, he oversees the Company’s global human resources function, including people operations (talent acquisition, compensation, performance management and benefits), workforce strategy, and culture and engagement, among other areas.
An accomplished and seasoned executive, Wes brings 20 years of experience to Care having most recently served as Head of Human Resources for GameStop since October 2020. Earlier in 2020, he was CHRO for Accent Food Services after having spent six years as Vice President of People & Culture at Alchemy Systems. Before that Wes held various leadership roles at Target and Floor & Décor.
Wes received his B.B.A. from Sam Houston State University in Texas and serves on the Board of Directors for Goodwill Central Texas. He is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Stephanie Lundquist
Cargill
Stephanie Lundquist is Chief Human Resources Officer for Cargill.
Read More Stephanie LundquistStephanie Lundquist was named chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Cargill in April 2022. As a member of the Executive Team, Steph oversees all aspects of human resource strategy and execution for our 160,000 employees in 70 countries.
As a seasoned HR and business leader, she brings expertise in aligning strategy, capabilities, people and culture to deliver results and accelerate growth. She focuses on delivering leading people and culture practices that create a preferred, diverse and inclusive workplace. Steph also fosters a ‘one team approach’ and learning culture that fuels innovation, curiosity and agility. Purpose and people driven, she brings her astute and savvy talent management expertise to every role, building high-performing diverse teams.
Prior to Cargill, Steph spent more than 15 years with Target [NYSE: TGT], a Fortune 30 company and one of the world’s most recognizable brands. She held a variety of roles in HR, as well as the company’s transformation office, before becoming a member of their Executive Team as CHRO, supporting a global team of more than 350,000 employees. Most recently, she served as the first-ever President of their food and beverage business.
As Independent Board Director for Sysco Foods from 2019-2022, Steph served on the Compensation and Leadership Development, Technology and Corporate Social Responsibility committees. Steph is also a member of Concordia College’s Board of Regents. She is passionate about contributing broadly within her industry and community, serving on various industry and community organizations.
Steph attended the Board Governance Executive Education Course at Harvard Business School and received her B.A. in Business and Communication from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Gregg Russo
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Gregg Russo is CHRO for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals.
Read More Gregg RussoMr. Russo has more than 30 years leading the Human Resources function in pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical adjacent organizations. Mr. Russo began his pharmaceutical career with Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis where he supported various business units (Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Pharmaceutical Business Development, …etc.) as a Human Resource Business Partner. Mr. Russo distinguished himself and was selected to the founding management team of Sankyo Parke-Davis, a joint-venture dedicated to promoting a novel diabetes product as the Human Resources leader. During his fourteen-year tenure, Mr. Russo participated in the growth of the company (now Daiichi Sankyo) to more than 3,000 employees and multiple product launches. Following Daiichi-Sankyo, Mr. Russo led the Human Resource function for Chugai Pharmaceuticals in the US and several start-up organizations. During his tenure with Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Russo has implemented a suite of new employee benefits and introduced new Human Resource processes and systems. Mr. Russo has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Communication from the State University of New York at Buffalo and has participated in continuing education, including at the University of Michigan.
Christy Harris
CCC Intelligent Solutions
Christy Harris is SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer for CCC Intelligent Solutions .
Read More Christy HarrisChristy Harris is Chief Human Resources Officer at CCC Intelligent Solutions. She is responsible for leading CCC’s people strategy from attracting, retaining, and developing top talent to guiding the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
A seasoned HR veteran with more than 25 years of experience, Christy previously served as senior vice president of talent and employee experience for Allstate where she led enterprise-wide initiatives such as leadership and employee development, future workplace and organizational alignment and capabilities to drive their business transformation. Her experience includes diversity, equity and inclusion, total rewards, HR business partner, and HR operations.
Christy will advance CCC’s growth by advancing a human resource strategy that focuses on being a great place to work by providing comprehensive human resource programs which include recognizing and rewarding performance, providing opportunities to grow and develop and being an inclusive culture that supports employees’ wellbeing.
Christy earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from St. Cloud State University, a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Winona State University and her MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She is an advisory member of Human Resource Association of Chicago Institute – Executive Club of Chicago, One Million Degrees and Metropolitan Family Services.
Michelle Green
Chevron
Michelle Green is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Chevron.
Read More Michelle GreenMichelle Green, is Vice president and chief human resources officer for Chevron Corporation, a position she assumed in January 2025. Green serves on the company's executive leadership team and is responsible for the global HR organization, including all aspects of people management and advancing the company’s efforts to attract world-class talent and support its workforce by engaging the full potential of its people to deliver the future of energy.
Prior to this role, Green served as vice president for human resources, Oil, Products & Gas after the organization was formed in 2022 to combine activities of Upstream, Midstream and Downstream. Green also served as director of human resources operations for Chevron, overseeing Total Rewards, Employee and Labor Relations, the HR Shared Services organizations, and Business HR operations beginning in 2020. Prior to that assignment, she was vice president for human resources, Chevron Downstream & Chemicals.
Green joined Chevron in 1998 as an executive resources and leadership development consultant and has held various HR roles of increasing responsibility. She has served as HR advisor in Luanda, Angola, and general manager of human resources in the Asia South business unit in Bangkok, Thailand. She also held several roles in Total Rewards, including general manager of compensation and as management compensation committee secretary for the Chevron Board of Directors.
Green earned a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University Fresno in 1993, a Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law in 1997, and a master's in industrial and labor Relations from Cornell University in 1999. She is a member of the California State Bar.
Susan LaMonica
Citizens Financial Group
Susan LaMonica is Chief Human Resources Officer for Citizens Financial Group.
Read More Susan LaMonicaSusan LaMonica is the Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of the bank's executive committee. In this role, she oversees a team of Human Resources professionals responsible for organizational development and culture, leadership and talent development, learning, inclusion, compensation and benefits and human resource operations. Susan is also responsible for the firm's Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs divisions. She has played a critical role in the successful separation of Citizens from the Royal Bank of Scotland in the largest Commercial Bank IPO in US history and has since facilitated several acquisitions as part of Citizens' growth. Most recently, acquiring a large private bank team that enabled the national launch of Citizens' Private Bank.
Susan plays a key role in the bank's transformation with a multi-year Human Capital strategy and change agenda that reimagines how work gets done and experienced. She is driving the adoption of an agile operating model and leading the deployment of programs, resources and initiatives that support a culture that prioritizes skill development and reskilling and upskilling the workforce to be future ready.
Prior to joining Citizens in 2011, Susan held senior leadership roles at JPMorganChase. She served as the head of human resources for the investment banking and markets division globally, and before that served as the head of human resources for the consumer and commercial banking division. Susan also served as global head of development for the bank, leading the firm's efforts around talent, leadership, learning, inclusion, culture, and organizational change. During her tenure she played a key role for human resources in several bank mergers. Before moving into human resources, Susan began her career with Chase Manhattan Bank, holding roles in operations, risk, and retail banking.
Susan has earned several external accolades for her work including from American Banker, BAI, and Stevie Awards Inc.
Susan is a community leader who continues to give back and make a difference in the industry and in her community. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for ProSight and serves as President of the Board for Oasis-A Haven for Women and Children. She also is on the Board of Trustees at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and a member of the Council for Women of Boston College. Susan previously served on the Board of Directors for Enhabit (NYSE: EHAB) and served as Chair of the Compensation & Human Capital Committee. As Executive Sponsor of the Caring for Citizens Business Resource Group, LaMonica advocates for efforts to support working parents and caregivers to meet colleague, customer, and community needs.
Susan earned a B.S. in finance from Boston College and an MBA in finance from New York University.
Kirthi Mani
CLA
Kirthi Mani is Chief People Officer for CLA.
Read More Kirthi ManiKirthi Mani is the Chief People Officer of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), one of the nation’s top 10 accounting and professional services firms. With nearly 9,000 professionals and $2 billion in revenue, CLA operates in more than 130 markets across the U.S. and extends its global reach through CLA Global. As CPO, Kirthi leads People Solutions, Internal Communications & PR, Learning and Development, and Connections, ensuring that talent, culture, and innovation remain at the center of CLA’s success.
Previously, Kirthi served as the Managing Principal of CLA’s New York offices, where she and her team drove significant growth and launched The Gateway, CLA’s cutting-edge Manhattan space designed as a hub for international businesses and entrepreneurs. The Gateway has hosted global dignitaries, as well as high-profile delegations for NY Climate Week and international trade missions.
Kirthi is also a member of CLA’s Board of Directors, where she plays a key role in shaping the firm’s long-term strategy and governance. In addition, she helped build and scale CLA’s Global Advisory Practice, which supports businesses of all sizes as they navigate international expansion, regulatory requirements, and cross-border growth. Her expertise spans industries from retail and technology to healthcare and aviation, making her a trusted advisor to organizations operating in complex global markets.
Before joining CLA, Kirthi spent more than a decade in private industry, holding leadership roles with organizations including General Electric, Levi Strauss, Carnegie Mellon University, and Kiewit Corporation. This diverse experience across Fortune 500 companies, higher education, and engineering has given her a broad perspective on business operations, talent strategy, and global expansion.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kirthi is passionate about talent development and community impact. She mentors female founders worldwide through the SelectUSA Women in Tech Cohort and serves on the board of BCT, an Indian trust dedicated to addressing hunger, illiteracy, and healthcare challenges. She is also a frequent speaker at global conferences, drawing on her extensive experience working with businesses across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, and the Middle East.
A graduate of the Stanford LEAD program, Kirthi is recognized for her strategic vision, people-first leadership, and commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Barbra Katz
Crum & Forster
Barbra Katz is Chief Human Resources Officer for Crum & Forster.
Read More Barbra KatzBarbra Katz is Chief Human Resources Officer for Crum & Forster.
Nadine Augusta
Cushman & Wakefield
Nadine Augusta is Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Cushman & Wakefield.
Read More Nadine AugustaAs Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Cushman & Wakefield, Nadine Augusta drives global commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as a firmwide priority. This includes creating an environment that offers equitable and fair growth opportunities for all employees and the businesses with which Cushman & Wakefield works, while ensuring the firm brings diverse thought and expertise to its clients. Nadine takes a holistic approach to DEI, with a focus on workforce, workplace and marketplace, especially in the areas of recruiting, talent development and supplier diversity.
Nadine has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, with key positions in management consulting, project management, sales and trading, and diversity and inclusion. Prior to assuming her current position, she was Americas Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Goldman Sachs, where she led talent engagement, equity and inclusion efforts. Before that, Nadine worked at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) as the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility, and held various leadership positions at Bank of America, including Senior Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion. Notably, she was a member of the U.S. Trust and Merrill Lynch merger integration teams, contributing to the wealth management pre-merger assessment and integration strategy and leading the Global Markets technology deployment testing strategies. Nadine has also worked at several leading institutions, including Credit Suisse, BearingPoint LLC/KPMG Consulting LLC, and Pershing LLC.
Nadine is a member of the Board of Trustees for Brooklyn LAB Charter School, has twice received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, and was a recipient of the “Black Achiever in Industry” award from the YMCA of Greater New York. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Peter's University in New Jersey and completed the Ascent Executive Leadership Program at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. She resides in New York.
Ciara Lilly
Diversified Maintenance
Ciara Lilly is Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Diversified Maintenance.
Read More Ciara LillyWith an impressive tenure spanning more than a decade in her industry, Ciara Lilly currently holds the position of Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Diversified Maintenance. Within this pivotal role, Ciara masterminds and executes the organization's nationwide strategy for diversity and inclusion and supplier diversity.
Under her visionary leadership, the Company has spent over $40 million with small and diverse businesses, established a Corporate Diversity and Inclusion training program, and catalyzed the creation of over $20 million in new business growth.
Ciara's qualifications are equally as impressive as her accomplishments. She holds an Executive MBA from the prestigious Jack Welch Management Institute and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ciara's commitment to lifelong learning is evident in her completion of certificate programs at renowned institutions such as Dartmouth University, Cornell University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Richmond. These programs have equipped her with valuable expertise in diversity and inclusion, MBE executive management, and women's entrepreneurship, enhancing her capacity to drive impactful change in her field.
Over the years, Ciara has received numerous accolades that underscore her entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding leadership, and unwavering commitment to community improvement. Some of her notable awards include recognition as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in North Carolina by Women We Admire, a place in Business Equality Pride Magazine's 40 Leaders Under 40, acknowledgment as one of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce's 30 under 30, and recognition from the Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce with the prestigious Recognition of Excellence and Emerging Entrepreneur Award.
Linda Rogers
Dolby Laboratories
Linda Rogers is SVP Chief People Officer for Dolby Laboratories.
Read More Linda RogersAs Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Linda Rogers leads all aspects of Dolby’s People group worldwide, looking for new ways to empower and inspire Dolby's employees.
Linda leveraged her 20 years of industry experience to manage her own consultancy firm, Work Reimagined. Through her company, she helped many Silicon Valley technology organizations adapt to rapid changes in the global workforce and business environments. Previously, she was the Chief Human Resources Officer at eSilicon Corporation and held a number of senior strategy and human resources roles at Sun Microsystems. She has also held several HR roles with Computer Sciences Corporation in the US and Europe.
She received Master of Science in Human Resources and Training from the University of Leicester and holds multiple strategy and human capital qualifications from the National College of Ireland, University of Southern California and Stanford University.
Linda Aiello
DraftKings
Linda Aiello is Chief People Officer for DraftKings.
Read More Linda AielloLinda Bukata Aiello is Chief People Officer at DraftKings, where she is responsible for driving DraftKings’ overall people strategies. She focuses on enhancing talent acquisition and employment branding; enabling employee and leadership growth and development, operational excellence through compensation, benefits, people analytics and systems; creating an exceptional employee experience through workplace and real estate; and building a competency around diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Linda’s expertise is extensive, having played integral roles in diverse industries. Before joining the DraftKings team in 2024, she held CPO roles at Qurate Retail Group and Stitch Fix. For the five years prior she oversaw the Employee Success team at Salesforce, serving as Executive Vice President. She was also an HR Director at Uber where she contributed to its rapid international growth, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and overseeing the sale of business segments in challenging markets.
Recognized as one of the top 50 HR professionals by the National Diversity Council, Linda continues to make an impact through advisory roles, leveraging her global perspective, business acumen, and commitment to fostering inclusive cultures.
Linda holds a BFA from the University of Arizona and has pursued continuing education at NYU's Stern School of Business and Cornell University.
Greg Giangrande
Ellucian
Greg Giangrande is Chief People and Chief Communications Officer for Ellucian.
Read More Greg GiangrandeAs chief people and chief communications officer, Greg Giangrande leads all aspects of Ellucian’s global people organization, including employee experience, HR business partners, talent acquisition, total rewards, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, and communications.
Greg has deep experience as a transformative human resources and communications leader. He comes to Ellucian most recently from McKinsey & Company where he served as a senior advisor working with clients across sectors and geographies on enterprise transformation, employee experience, human resources, organizational health and culture, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and communications strategies.
Prior to McKinsey, Greg served as executive vice president, chief human resources officer and chief communications officer for Time Inc. where he oversaw human resources and communications for 10,000 employees globally. Previously, he held leadership roles in human resources and communications at News Corporation including, Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal, Barrons, and HarperCollins Publishers. Greg is a career advice columnist for the NY Post, the fourth largest daily circulation newspaper in the U.S., and he is an adjunct faculty member of New York University (NYU).
Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Master of Arts in Communications from New York University
Sean Cook
Environmental Defense Fund
Sean Cook is EVP, Chief Administrative Officer for Environmental Defense Fund.
Read More Sean CookSean Cook has been an SHRM certified Human Resources Practitioner for the past 31 years. He has worked for several tremendous Hospitality and Retail organizations across the U.S., China, Japan, and India. Which has afforded him extensive experience in human resources, operations, finance, talent management, and diversity, all of which have provided him with a unique ability to see how human capital initiatives affect the entire organization.
Sean has led EDF’s global HR division through its organizational-critical growth transformation. The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a crucial position entrusted to serve as an advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team. His leadership has translated global business strategies into a talent strategy for the organization. It has helped drive a performance-based culture that can change and adapt as the environment and competitive context change.
Sean believes that for robust growth, an organization needs to build a foundational Human Capital process that enhances the organizational effectiveness and regenerates focus on strategic planning for talent management.
Brandi Galvin Morandi
Equinix
Brandi Galvin Morandi is Chief People Officer for Equinix.
Read More Brandi Galvin MorandiAs Chief People Officer, Brandi Galvin Morandi oversees all aspects of our People strategy including organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, performance, compensation and benefits. Brandi and her global HR organization serve as stewards for the Equinix culture and are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees thrive. She joined Equinix in 2003.
During Brandi’s tenure, Equinix has been named as one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” and as Glassdoor’s top 100 “Best Places to Work.”
Most recently, Brandi was Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer. She has also served as Equinix’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Before joining Equinix, Brandi practiced corporate securities law and held various positions in the field of public relations.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Journalism from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Brandi also serves as a Board Member of the Equinix Foundation.
Michele Campion
ESAB
Michele Campion is Chief Human Resources Officer for ESAB.
Read More Michele CampionMichele Campion joined ESAB Corporation in September 2020 as the VP, Human Resources. She now serves as the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer where she leads the global HR strategy for the company in partnership with the executive team. Campion prioritizes integrity, respect, and fairness while driving strategic business outcomes and empowering team members.
Prior to joining ESAB Corporation, Campion worked at Under Armour, leading HR Business Partner and HR Operations & Analytics teams, supporting a high-growth global and iconic brand, and overseeing the work of more than 14,000 colleagues worldwide. Her experiences at Under Armour, McCormick & Co., and BP, among others, built her expertise in leading transformational change centered on efficiency and reliable delivery.
Michele Campion earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and an M.S. in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biotech Enterprise from Johns Hopkins University.
Wil Lewis
Experian
Wil Lewis is Global Chief DEI and Talent Acquisition Officer. for Experian.
Read More Wil LewisAs Experian’s Global Chief DEI and Talent Acquisition Officer, Wil Lewis is building on the company’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity by driving innovation in product development, building on the company’s culture of belonging and attracting talent that represents the communities in which Experian operates.
Ginnie Carlier
EY
Ginnie Carlier is Americas Vice Chair – Talent for EY.
Read More Ginnie CarlierAs EY Americas Vice Chair — Talent, Ginnie leads the Americas efforts to create exceptional and transformative experiences for 80,000 people in 31 countries. During her tenure with EY, Ginnie has worked around the world in several key roles, building and leading high-performing EY teams on three continents. After joining EY in 1993 in Cleveland, she moved to Silicon Valley in 2000 to work with leading technology companies and was promoted to partner in 2006. In 2008, Ginnie transferred to Dubai and served as global client service partner for several technology, energy and advanced manufacturing companies, becoming the first Diversity and Inclusiveness Leader for the EY Middle East and North Africa Region. In 2011, she was appointed EY Europe, Middle East, India and Africa Assurance Talent Leader. Ginnie returned to the West Coast in 2014 to serve as the US-West Region Talent Leader, prioritizing the development and well-being of 15,000 people across 18 states while also leading Assurance teams in client service. Throughout her various roles, Ginnie’s commitment to building an EY in which everyone belongs and thrives has remained constant. Ginnie received a BA in Accounting and Marketing from Ohio University.
Tyler Bruce
Formerly Diversified Maintenance
Tyler Bruce is Chief People Officer for Formerly Diversified Maintenance.
Read More Tyler BruceAt Diversified, Tyler leads the People Ops team and has over 20 years of experience leading human resource and operational functions in a variety of industries, including service, healthcare and hospitality. He has a passion for helping people succeed, with a track record of aligning business needs with a rewarding employee experience.
Jon Couture
Formerly Principal Financial
Jon Couture is Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Formerly Principal Financial.
Read More Jon CoutureJon Couture is executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Principal Financial Group®. He oversees all aspects of human resources for more than 18,500 employees worldwide and is also responsible for Principal’s service operations in India and the Philippines.
Couture joined Principal in 2018 and has more than 25 years of experience in human resources. Previously, he was the executive vice president–human resources for consumer lending, payments, virtual channels, operations, and innovation at Wells Fargo. Prior to Wells Fargo, Couture was senior executive vice president of human resources for HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. He's held various CHRO and senior human resources leadership roles in a variety of industries and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Couture has a doctorate in human performance from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree in instructional and human performance technology from Boise State University, and a bachelor’s degree in management from Southern Illinois University.
Jackson Lynch
Formerly Sunnova
Jackson Lynch is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Formerly Sunnova.
Read More Jackson LynchMr. Lynch has served as Sunnova’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) since May 2023. Mr. Lynch brings to Sunnova nearly 30 years of experience in various HR leadership roles, having served as the CHRO at multiple public and private companies. Prior to joining Sunnova, Mr. Lynch served as Senior Vice Presidentand CHRO of RentPath from 2016 to 2021, Vice President and CHRO of Blueline Rental from 2015 to 2016, and Senior Vice President and CHRO of Clearwater Paper Corporation from 2013-2015. Mr. Lynch has also served in HR roles at Nestlé and PepsiCo, and he has also run his own consulting firm, 90Consulting, where he advised boards of directors and senior management on issues related to executive compensation, organizational redesign, and M&A integration. Mr. Lynch received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Washington University.
Kristin Papesh
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
Kristin Papesh is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
Read More Kristin PapeshKristin is executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
Kristin joined Fortune Brands in November 2023 and works with the Company’s global human resources team to drive the strategic initiatives that keep Fortune Brands a competitive employer with the highest levels of talent. Kristin is a proven leader with broad human resources experience across global organizations.
Prior to coming to Fortune Brands, Kristin served as senior vice president, HR Business Partnering, at Walgreens Boots Alliance, leading a large, dispersed team and supporting over 225,000 team members. Prior to that role, she was their vice president, HR Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Functions. Earlier in her career, Kristin held roles of increasing responsibility at Pfizer, Hospira, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and American Pharmaceutical Partners.
Kristin earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University.
Regina Curry
Franklin Templeton
Regina Curry is Chief Global Inclusion Officer for Franklin Templeton.
Read More Regina CurryRegina Curry is the Chief Global Inclusion Officer for Franklin Templeton. With over 20 years of human resources and business experience, she is responsible for advancing global inclusion initiatives across the firm. Franklin Templeton, with offices in over 30 countries, believes that cultivating a culture inclusive of all people goes hand-in-hand with its commitment to delivering investment excellence and superior client service.
Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, Ms. Curry was the Chief Diversity Officer for Legg Mason, where she was charged with advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives to support their mission of "Investing to Improve Lives" and achieve the growth strategy of "Expanding Client Choice."
She previously led global Diversity and Inclusion for McCormick & Company, Inc. During her tenure, the organization was recognized by DiversityInc among the “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” in 2017 and 2018.
In 2020, Ms. Curry was named one of the “Top 10 Influential Women in Diversity” by Diversity Global Magazine. She was listed as one of Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” and has been recognized by the Girl Scouts of Maryland and the Griffin Report.
Ms. Curry serves on the Board of Directors for Fiduciary Trust International and the Financial Alliance for Representation and Empowerment (FARE). She is a member of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) CDO Advisory Board, the Catalyst Advisory Board, and the Peabody Institute Advisory Board.
Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Curry is actively involved in the community. She has served on the Board of Directors for Associated Black Charities, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and has completed the Greater Baltimore Committee Civic Leadership Program.
A native of Akron, Ohio, Ms. Curry earned a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University. She has received certifications in Six Sigma, the Center for Creative Leadership 360 assessment, Prosci Change Management, and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. In 2020, she achieved the Harvard Business School certification in Global Business.
Ms. Curry is passionate about fostering inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. She believes that a commitment to activating the diversity of people, processes, business capabilities and systems to create value is an opportunity for organizations that leads to better performance and outcomes for employees and clients.
Kristen Puchek
General Motors
Kristen Puchek is Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer and VP, Corporate Giving for General Motors.
Read More Kristen PuchekKristen Puchek is the Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Corporate Giving at General Motors. Kristen brings nearly two decades of experience advising senior executives and organizations in corporate and individual purpose, diversity equity & inclusion (DEI), talent strategies, cultural transformation, and responsible business practices.
Prior to her role at General Motors, Kristen led Accenture’s CEO Advisory practice, in addition to leading the North America Corporate Purpose and DEI practices. Kristen also previously held positions at Amazon as the Global Head of DEI for Worldwide Consumer, and at Deloitte as the founder and head of the DEI consulting practice. Kristen brings extensive experience evaluating, designing, and executing DEI strategies, enabling organizations to achieve representation, equity, and cultural outcomes. She has demonstrated a strong relationship management and advisory skillset, influencing stakeholders from the C-suite to front-line employees, and managing teams from a 60+ person organization to a 270+ practitioner consulting practice.
In 2021, Kristen was named a Top 100 Diversity Officer by the National Diversity Council. This award recognizes individuals whose exemplary work provides a model for utilizing best practices, leading organizational change and making outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion. Kristen also sits on the advisory board for MAKERS, a non-profit focused on gender equity, and is an executive advisor for Highview, a Denver-based non-profit focused on creating lucrative professional opportunities for students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.
Maura McDonough
Global Partners
Maura McDonough is Chief People Officer for Global Partners.
Read More Maura McDonoughMaura McDonough has been the driving force behind Global Partners’ human resources strategy since 2022, leveraging her extensive experience to navigate the complexities of the energy sector. As Chief People Officer, Maura has spearheaded critical initiatives in talent acquisition, management, and development, while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Her strategic oversight also extends to employee relations, benefits administration, and the implementation of advanced HR information systems.
Maura’s career began as an HR Director at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, where she led a team focused on labor and employee relations from 1994 to 2002. Her journey continued with notable roles at Comcast, Shawmut Design and Construction, Atlantic Power Corporation, Localytics, and Seniorlink. In these positions, Maura honed her skills in streamlining benefits, building efficient processes, and managing costs. Her career at Global began in 2017.
Her expertise in handling major mergers and acquisitions is particularly noteworthy. Maura excels in integrating company cultures and HR practices, ensuring seamless transitions during periods of organizational change.
Maura holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Boston and an MBA from Northeastern University. A native of South Boston, she cherishes her summers on Cape Cod, where she captains her boat on the Bass River with her golden retriever, Summer. In the winter, you’ll find her hitting the slopes in Maine.
Bala Sathyanarayanan
Greif Inc
Bala Sathyanarayanan is Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Greif Inc.
Read More Bala SathyanarayananBala is a recognized thought leader, sought after speaker and a respected Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive. Bala currently serves as Chairman, and Board Director for Balmer Lawrie – Van Leer Limited, a public industrial manufacturer in India. In addition he serves as a Board Director on the board of Columbus Council for World Affairs, an education-driven Columbus, USA based organization. Bala also serves on the board of Center for Executive Compensation at Washington D.C. Bala is an NACD Certified Corporate Director with a passion to advancing highest standards of boardroom excellence.
Bala is Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Greif, Inc. a 145-year-old Fortune 500 size global leader in industrial packaging products and services operating over 220 locations in over 40 countries across 4 continents. He is focused on delivering a world-class, diverse, and engaged workforce that can execute on Greif’s vision of be the best performing customer service company in the world. Prior to joining Greif, Bala was an Executive Vice President at Xerox Corporation where he headed Human Resources and Business Transformation for the Technology Business spread across 145 countries worldwide. Previously, Bala lead Human Resources for Hewlett-Packard’s Americas Enterprise Business organization. Earlier in his career Bala held positions of increasing responsibility at Avaya Inc., Coca-Cola, and United Technologies/Otis Elevator Company.
Bala graduated from the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School. In addition, he holds a Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey, an MBA in General Management from University of Madras and BE in Electronics & Communications Engineering from SVCE. A recipient of many global awards, Bala was named to the list of Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC), Executive of the Year by Columbus CEO Magazine, Top inspiring Business Leaders of the Year in 2020 by Industry Wired Magazine, 10 Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in 2021 by CIO Insights Magazine to name a few.
Cecilia Nelson-Hurt
Heidrick & Struggles
Cecilia Nelson-Hurt is Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Heidrick & Struggles.
Read More Cecilia Nelson-HurtCecilia Nelson-Hurt is Heidrick & Struggles’ Chief diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer based in New York. She leads the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy and delivers long-term, sustainable programs and initiatives that build on our values and commitment to creating the most diverse and inclusive executive talent and leadership advisory firm in the industry.
Cecilia joined Heidrick & Struggles from L’Oréal USA, where she was vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, responsible for shaping the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts. She also developed and facilitated its diversity and inclusion education programs and worked with the company’s employee-led think tanks to create and implement strategies and initiatives that positively impacted employee engagement, consumer insights and community outreach.
Before that, Cecilia was vice president of university relations and a diversity and campus relations officer at JPMorgan Chase, where she managed relationships with business and recruiting teams to create targeted events at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She also developed and maintained relationships with multiple diversity-oriented organizations, including National Association of Colleges & Employers, Universum, and Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, increasing the number of diverse applicants for its entry-level and experienced hire recruiting programs.
Tara Ataya
Hootsuite
Tara Ataya is Chief People & Diversity Officer for Hootsuite.
Read More Tara AtayaTara Ataya is the Chief People and Diversity Officer at Hootsuite where she represents employee voices in the C-Suite and implements growing DE&I strategies company-wide. Formerly VP of People at Hootsuite, Tara is a key member of Hootsuite's executive team where she provides strategic direction and insight as Hootsuite continues to expand its reach globally, as the market leader in its space.
Tara is an experienced HR professional with a demonstrated history of working in SaaS and Professional Services. She is skilled in global Human Resources, M&As, people development, leadership, analytics, performance management, and HR technology.
Tara has over 15 years of experience having held several regional and global leadership roles. Prior to her role at Hootsuite, Tara was VP HR at Vision Critical, Canada’s leading CXM SaaS company based in Vancouver. There she oversaw their global people team along with the business technology team and the payroll team. Prior to that, she was in a leadership role at Sierra Systems, and spent time honing her craft at Deloitte.
Thomas Ahr
Hospital Sisters Health System
Thomas Ahr is CHRO for Hospital Sisters Health System.
Read More Thomas AhrThomas Ahr has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at HSHS since May 2023. In this role, he directs all HR strategies and functions, focusing on enhancing workforce engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Thomas has nearly 30 years of human resource and talent management experience and has served throughout the Midwest in various healthcare human resource roles with both BJC and SSM Health. Serving as System Vice President of HR and Talent Management with SSM, he achieved an 8% increase in employee engagement and an 11% reduction in turnover. He developed leader programs and implemented key safety and culture initiatives. Thomas also led major restructures and managed HR for a 14,000-employee workforce, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thomas started his career in consulting before transitioning full-time into healthcare.
He is also an adjunct faculty member at Webster University and holds a Doctorate in Management from Webster University, along with several HR and healthcare certifications.
Jason LaRue
KPMG
Jason LaRue is National Managing Principal, Talent and Culture for KPMG.
Read More Jason LaRueHR leader with experience delivering multi-disciplinary transformation programs, building and elevating high-performing teams, cultivating strong executive relationships and delivering business-aligned talent strategies and programs.
Jason is the National Managing Principal for KPMG’s Talent and Culture (T&C) organization and a member of the US Talent and Culture leadership team. In this role, he serves as the COO for T&C and is responsible for functional strategy, including delivery model, capabilities, technology and tools, budget and process design and delivery. He also closely collaborates with the national managing partners from other parts of the firm to ensure that T&C’s policies, processes and programs are aligned with their business needs and the firm’s strategy.
In addition to his NMP role, Jason also oversees three of the primary pillars within the T&C organization: Total Rewards, which encompasses the compensation, benefits and well-being teams that design and operate the firm’s portfolio of behavioral incentives and shape significant portions of the workforce value proposition; Workforce Shaping, which includes all talent acquisition, talent development, learning and workforce planning activities; and Service Delivery, which is responsible for critical areas such as technology and data, people relations, people operations, process enablement and global mobility.
Prior to these roles, Jason led the firm’s People Strategy & Solutions organization (community of HR business and people relations advisors) and was the HR leader for the US Advisory organization. In those roles he helped shape the firm's people strategy and experience, ensured high-quality delivery of HR services, efficiently led talent processes and supported leaders through talent and leadership decisions.
Jason joined KPMG in 2005 as part of Experienced Hire Recruiting before moving to Senior Talent Acquisition in 2007. He previously worked for Bank of America / FleetBoston Financial and Management Recruiters International in various HR and recruiting roles.
Maryjo Charbonnier
Kyndryl
Maryjo Charbonnier is Chief Human Resources Officer for Kyndryl.
Read More Maryjo CharbonnierMaryjo Charbonnier is the Chief Human Resources Officer of Kyndryl, one of the largest startups in corporate history. Kyndryl is the world’s leading IT infrastructure services provider. With the industry's most experienced talent and 4,600 customers, Kyndryl is uniquely positioned to help organizations build strong, secure, resilient, and adaptive digital capabilities.
Harnessing her deep experience in large corporate transformation, Maryjo is leading the global initiative to make Kyndryl the employer of choice in the more than 60 countries where the company operates. She at the helm of the company’s massive renovation of all HR systems and processes to support the company’s nearly 90,000 people to advance their skills and careers as they deliver for customers. Maryjo is also leading the company’s global effort to create and advance its differentiating culture – The Kyndryl Way.
Maryjo joined Kyndryl from Wolters Kluwer, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer for the global provider of professional information, software solutions and services for professionals since the start of 2015. She drove the design and implementation of all human resources strategies, policies, and processes. Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer, Maryjo served as Chief Human Resource Officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global Fintech company, for seven years. Earlier, she was an HR executive in a variety of leadership roles at PepsiCo, including Vice President for Talent Sustainability for PepsiCo Foods Americas, a unit with $30 billion in revenues and more than 120,000 employees.
A native of the Detroit area, Maryjo is a graduate of Catholic University in Washington, DC, and earned her MBA at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She was named "CHRO of the Year" in the Netherlands for 2019.
Stephanie Kramer
L’Oréal USA
Stephanie Kramer is Chief Human Resources Officer for L’Oréal USA.
Read More Stephanie KramerStephanie Kramer is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of L’Oréal USA, Adjunct Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), author of “Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work” (Penguin Life, 2023), and the mother of two young sons.
Stephanie currently leads Human Resources for L’Oréal USA, and is responsible for the company’s overall HR strategy in the U.S. including talent, learning, rewards and people experience.
Prior to becoming CHRO in January 2023, Stephanie was the Global General Manager, US General Manager, and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Product Innovation and Retail at SkinCeuticals. Previously she was Vice President of Global Marketing for Kiehl’s Since 1851, and an Executive Director of Marketing at Chanel. Prior to Chanel, Stephanie was also Global Marketing Director at L’Oréal for the Professional Products and Luxury Products divisions. She joined L’Oréal from Quest International Fragrances and was a participant in their European Graduate Development Program (EGDP) with roles in the U.S., the UK, and China.
Stephanie graduated with a major in chemistry from Wake Forest University. She completed her master’s degree at FIT and graduated in 2011; in 2023 she joined the FIT CFMM Industry Advisory board. Stephanie is a member of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and has been a featured speaker at the Wharton School, Harvard Business School and New York University.
Steve Younes
Lamb Weston
Steve Younes is Chief Human Resources Officer for Lamb Weston.
Read More Steve YounesYounes brings more than 30 years of experience in human resources and employment law to Lamb Weston. Most recently, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Loews Hotels & Co., a luxury hospitality company, where he led talent and people strategies, establishing critical priorities for the organization. Prior to joining Loews, Younes was Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Ascension, the largest not-for-profit healthcare company in the U.S., with more than 155,000 employees. Younes began his career as an employment attorney with Epstein Becker & Green, progressing in his career from there in Human Resources and legal roles in a number of diverse industries.
DV Williams
Match Group
DV Williams is Chief People Officer for Match Group.
Read More DV WilliamsD.V. Williams currently serves as the Chief People Officer at Match Group (MTCH), a technology company with notable brands such as Tinder, Hinge and Match, where he leads all aspects of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Passionate about people and career development, Williams focuses on attracting, retaining and developing the best talent by further expanding and innovating the use of HR technology across Match Group. Keeping people and business strategies aligned, D.V. uses the organization's strategic goals to inform growth and development strategy to foster a healthy talent pipeline that increases diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
A native of Chicago, Williams graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics (2004), and also received Master’s degrees in Education (2005) and in Labor and Employee Relations (2007). He received his MBA from the University of Notre Dame with a focus in Strategy (2013). Over the last 20 years, Williams has significant experience across Technology and Consumer Product sectors in global, portfolio and matrixed structures. He has gained expertise in Executive Compensation, Organizational Development & Design, Succession Management, Talent Pipeline Health and DEI.
Prior to his role at Match Group, DV served as the Chief People Officer at CARS Commerce, formerly Cars.com (CARS), where he led all aspects of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Prior to his role at CARS, Williams led Human Resources, Strategy and Enabling Functions at Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), where he was instrumental in creating the first enterprise-wide business partner shared service organization supporting 5,000 employees, and led strategic initiatives including acquisitions and integrations. Prior to Tyson, Williams worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 9 years, leaving as the Global Director of Human Resources for the KitchenAid Small Appliance organization, a role he held from 2013 - 2015. Williams joined Whirlpool Corporation in 2007 as a Human Resources Specialist, for Organizational Effectiveness. In 2008, Williams was named Human Resources Business Partner for Parts Distribution Center in LaPorte, Indiana. Williams was named manager, North America Human Resources, in 2009. In 2010, he was named Global Diversity Lead for Whirlpool Corporation, and in 2012 took a cross functional assignment as a Market Manager in Sales for the Chicago central market.
Williams currently serves on the Chicago Scholars Foundation board, the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza School of Business Alumni board, and the executive committee of the Jazz Institute of Chicago. An avid art collector, music lover, global traveler and bourbon enthusiast, in his spare time he has personally mentored both formally and informally over 30 high school and college students in the past 15 years. Williams currently resides in Dallas, Texas.
Erica J. Bolden
Mercedes-Benz USA
Erica J. Bolden is Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Engagement for Mercedes-Benz USA.
Read More Erica J. BoldenAs the Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Engagement for Mercedes‐Benz USA (MBUSA), Erica J. Bolden oversees internal and external relationships and designs strategies to attract, develop and advance the most talented individuals in support of Mercedes‐Benz Group AG’s commitment to foster a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. This includes ensuring that national employment, dealer development, training, marketing and media, purchasing and philanthropic outreach activities are implemented in ways that direct the strategic global direction of the company’s diversity, community and social engagement initiatives.
Prior to joining MBUSA, Erica was the Director of Diversity for Perkins Coie LLP where she focused on critical intervention strategies affecting more than 1K lawyers in 19 offices across the U.S. and Asia. She is also a 10‐year veteran of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC), where she last served as the National Diversity Programs Senior Manager in the National Office of Diversity. In that role, Erica planned and managed signature earlier minority success programs and special projects to strengthen retention and advancement strategies and execute the firm’s national people strategy targeting 55K+ U.S. partners and staff. Erica has also been responsible for driving profitable revenue growth and leading business/relationship development efforts, while sharing winning practices across the firm network.
Erica has 20 years of HR strategy consulting and change management experience in data analysis; communications; business issue identification; corporate social responsibility and employee engagement; as well as training design related to leadership development, teambuilding and cultural transformation/diversity nuances.
Erica is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she earned a B.A. in Speech Communications and a B.A. in Spanish. In addition, she is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and serves as a member of the American Council on Germany’s German‐American Working Group on DEI, CNBC Workforce Executive Council, the Board of Trustees for Meals on Wheels Atlanta; as well as the Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, National Diversity Council (GA Chapter) and the National Coalition for Racial Justice and Equity. Most recently, she was recognized in ELLE Magazine as a 2021 Empowered Women honoree; presented the 2020 Diversity Leadership in Action Award by Career Mastered Magazine; and featured in Savoy Magazine’s list of 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America.
Betty Larson
Merck
Betty Larson is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Merck.
Read More Betty LarsonBetty Larson joined the company in April 2024 as the executive vice president and chief human resources officer. She is responsible for global human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion for the company.
She has extensive domain expertise with more than two decades in the healthcare industry. She most recently served as chief people officer of GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator. She provided strategy and leadership for GE HealthCare’s human resources and corporate marketing and communications teams.
Betty also served as executive vice president and chief human resources officer of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) from 2018 to 2022, a global medical technology company, where work responsibilities also included strategy and leadership for communications and social investing. Betty joined BD through the acquisition of C.R. Bard Inc., a medtech company focused on vascular, urology and surgical specialty products. She served as C.R. Bard’s chief human resources officer responsible for human resources and communications from 2014 until the acquisition in 2017.
Betty spent the first 16 years of her career at Baxter International, a global medtech company. She was in human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility in their pharmaceuticals, renal therapies, vaccines, bio pharmaceuticals and hospital products businesses.
She is on the board of directors for Baxter Credit Union. She has served on the board of Fortrea, contributing as a member of the nominating, corporate governance and compliance committee. Betty also served on the board for the Overlook Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support the New Jersey-based Overlook Medical Center in its mission to provide high-quality care to patients. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University
Catherine Codispoti
Mercy
Catherine Codispoti is Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer for Mercy.
Read More Catherine CodispotiCatherine Codispoti joined Mercy as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer on Dec. 1, 2023, with a focus on hiring, recruiting and retaining co-workers for the health system’s multi-state region. Codispoti most recently served as chief people officer at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Previous positions include a variety of financial and organizational leadership positions at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Nadine Ferguson
Metropolitan Jewish Health System
Nadine Ferguson is Chief Human Resources Officer for Metropolitan Jewish Health System.
Read More Nadine FergusonFerguson joined the MJHS family in 2013 as Director of Medicare Advantage Product. She was promoted to Director of Learning and Development in 2014 and then AVP, Services Operations and Learning in 2015. In 2021, she was promoted to VP, Service and Operational Excellence, the position she currently holds. She is also a member of the MJHS Health System Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Core Leadership Team.
Before MJHS, Ferguson spent seven years at VNSNY, and prior to that, six years at the National Kidney Foundation. She holds a Master of Science in Health Services Management and Policy from the New School University, Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy and holds certificates from Cornell University in Human Resources Management and Services as well as Advanced Diversity and Inclusion.
Bornstein joined MJHS in 2001 as an HR Consultant and rose to Chief Human Resources Officer in 2016. “During her twenty year tenure with the organization, Susan has overseen the automation of HR systems, the launch of the MJHS.jobs career site, and helped standardize HR operations and practices through numerous mergers and acquisitions including Jacob Perlow Hospice, Presbyterian Home Care along with Menorah and Isabella Centers, to name just a few. We thank Susan for her unwavering commitment and service to the organization,” said Wagner.
Pamela Abner
Mount Sinai Health System
Pamela Abner is Senior Vice President, Health, Equity and Diversity Officer for Mount Sinai Health System.
Read More Pamela AbnerMs. Pamela Abner has more than twenty years of comprehensive senior human resources experience in a multi-site health care system overseeing and leading benefits, pension, recruitment, compensation employee relations, human resource systems and diversity management. In the capacity of benefits executive at the former Continuum Health Partners, she was successful in managing the organization’s employee wellness and population health initiative to significantly and consistently reduce benefit plan expenses. She has expanded her management skills and enhanced her focus over the past twelve years, to provide executive diversity leadership both in a managerial and consulting capacity to establish diversity, inclusion and equity as core organizational values.
In her current role as Senior Vice President, Health, Equity and Diversity Officer for the Mount Sinai Health System (comprised of the Icahn School of Medicine and seven New York City hospitals), Ms. Abner is primarily responsible for system-wide administrative, fiscal, policy, and practice related management activities to sustain diversity, inclusion and equity. She consults and collaborates with hospital and school leadership, faculty and staff to provide expertise in best practices, conduct integrative work and set the strategic, innovative and programmatic agenda for diversity, inclusion and equity across all business lines. Ms. Abner strives to ultimately develop, advance and guide initiatives to create an inclusive environment for the workforce (faculty, staff), workplace (students, patients) and marketplace (suppliers, providers).
With regard to notable accomplishments, Ms. Abner’s thought-leadership ability and strategic management guidance was fundamental to Mount Sinai Health System attaining national ranking among the DiversityInc Top Hospital Systems for four consecutive years; in 2017, Mount Sinai Health System ranked #1 in the nation. Among her distinctions, in 2017, the Tri-State Diversity Council named Ms. Abner among the Most Powerful and Influential Women recognizing her many contributions as a diversity and inclusion leader.
Cara Stein
NBCUniversal
Cara Stein is Chief Talent Officer for NBCUniversal.
Read More Cara SteinCara Stein is Chief Talent Officer and Senior Vice President for NBCUniversal, a newly created position that she was appointed to in June 2011. She is responsible for talent management, including hiring staff, executive development. Since joining the company, she has been a trailblazer in how the company hires, trains and retains talent throughout NBCUniversal.
Stein and team have developed a series of unique leadership experiences for executives at all levels of the company. Under Stein’s leadership, the NBCUniversal Talent Lab was created with the purpose of creating a more strategic, well-informed and engaged workforce. She has also modernized the traditional employee survey and performance feedback process at the company. Stein’s currently re-imagining the early career development programs, including the premier Page Program, NBCUniversal’s longest running franchise. Stein is currently working on a company-wide initiative to maintain and nurture an inclusive environment for women across the entire NBCUniversal Portfolio.
Stein spearheads the NBCUniversal women's initiative, HERE SHE CAN, focused on respect, equity and opportunity for women at all stages of their career at NBCUniversal. In addition, Stein oversees a company-wide DEI initiative, MEET THE MOMENT, which focuses on education and awareness.
Prior to her work at NBCUniversal, Stein served as partner and television packaging agent at WME, a worldwide leader in the talent representation industry. Stein represented numerous well-known writers and producers for both late night and prime time television series. She also represented actors who built their own production companies, most notably Whoopi Goldberg. Stein also oversaw operations and human resources for the WME New York office during her 25 years at WME and its predecessor, the William Morris Agency, which represented some of the most well-known entertainers of the 20th century. Stein served on the Board of Directors at WMA and subsequently was a senior partner at WME.
Widely known and highly regarded for identifying talent and developing careers, Stein has been named by The Hollywood Reporter in its Women in Entertainment Power 100.
Born and raised in Huntington, N.Y., Stein is a graduate of Grinnell College, and she is married to Dr. Barry Rosenfeld, a forensic psychologist and professor at Fordham University. They reside in Manhattan with their three daughters; Jane, Kate, and Anna.
Jacqueline Welch
New York Times
Jacqueline Welch is EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer for New York Times.
Read More Jacqueline WelchJacqueline M. Welch became Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer in January, 2021. In this role she leads The Times’s human resources department and oversees all aspects of talent acquisition, career development, organizational development, equitable compensation practices, performance enablement and diversity, equity and inclusion. She sits on the company’s executive committee and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Welch joined The Times from Freddie Mac, where she was Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer since 2016. In this role, she led the Freddie Mac H.R. team and served as a trusted adviser to its board of directors and the executive team. She also had oversight responsibility for Freddie Mac’s corporate community engagement program and their 10 employee resource groups. A seasoned corporate executive, Ms. Welch joined Freddie Mac with 20 years of experience in H.R. strategy and execution. She served as senior vice president for international human resources for Turner Broadcasting System from 2010 to 2013 and was Senior Vice President, talent management and diversity, from 2008 to 2010. Prior to Turner, she worked for organizations such as WestRock, Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) and Willis Towers Watson (formerly Towers Perrin). She began her career in New York at Lord & Taylor as a merchant. Ms. Welch earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Syracuse University and a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from The New School’s Milano School of Policy, Management and Environment. She serves on the Boards of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, the Human Resources Policy Association and Buckman.
Michelle Piekutowski
New York University
Michelle Piekutowski is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for New York University.
Read More Michelle PiekutowskiMichelle Piekutowski is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for New York University.
Pamela Wheeler
NFP, an Aon Company
Pamela Wheeler is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for NFP, an Aon Company.
Read More Pamela WheelerPamela is an accomplished leader with nearly three decades of experience improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) outcomes for employees, clients, partners and communities. As NFP’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, she works with leaders across NFP to drive DEIB strategy and move the organization forward with deliberate action, measurable results and continuous refinement.
Pamela Wheeler is a woman of firsts. She was the first woman appointed to lead a professional sports union, was the founding Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and negotiated the first collective bargaining agreement in women’s professional sports.
Currently, Ms. Wheeler is a Lecturer of Leadership & Personnel Management within the Columbia University MS Sports Management Program and is an Executive Leadership Development and DE&I Consultant. She collaborates with clients to develop transformational, cross functional leaders and advises on creating diverse, inclus
Maxine Carrington
Northwell Health
Maxine Carrington is Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer for Northwell Health.
Read More Maxine CarringtonMaxine Carrington currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer for Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer.
In her role, she leads the people strategy for the 83,000+ team member organization with a focus on maximizing organizational effectiveness and performance -- in support of its mission and strategic direction. She has been with Northwell since 2008 and has served in progressively responsible leadership roles. Prior to Northwell, Maxine was a manager and attorney with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations.
Like her Northwell teammates, Maxine is committed to service beyond her core responsibilities. In addition to mentoring, she is an instructor with the Center for Learning & Innovation, Northwell’s corporate university and serves as a co-sponsor of the organization’s business employee resource groups. She is also a trustee of the 1199 Pension Fund serving employees for the New York Region, serves on the board of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing healthcare leadership and organizational excellence, and on the New York Urban League’s Project Ready Mentor Program Advisory Board.
Maxine holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Africana Studies and a master’s degree in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from the University at Albany in New York. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. She is a graduate of Northwell’s High Potential Leadership Development Program, a prestigious succession preparation and leadership development program and the Health Management Academy’s GE Fellows Program. Her recognitions include the Human Resource Executive Magazine’s Rising Star in HR award, Crain’s Notables in Healthcare list, and Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Women in Healthcare.
Maxine and her family reside in Stamford, CT.
Heather McHale
OneMain Financial
Heather McHale is Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer for OneMain Financial.
Read More Heather McHaleHeather McHale is Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at OneMain. She is responsible for focusing on OneMain’s 10,000+ team members and ensuring it remains a great place to work for all employees by focusing on leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and performance achievement. She also leads OneMain’s talent acquisition, employee development, learning, operations, compensation, benefits and employee relations teams across the United States. Before joining OneMain in June 2019, she was the SVP of Global Human Resources for Marchon Eyewear, responsible for all aspects of human resources in over 20 countries. She has also held senior roles at Merrill Lynch, Pfizer and Kidder Peabody. Heather holds a Master of Arts degree in organizational psychology from Columbia University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Loyola University. Additionally, Heather completed the Harvard Business School Executive Education’s HR-Executive Suite Connection program. She is a member of Chief, the Society of Human Resources Management and the Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society.
Nancy Tostanoski
OUTFRONT Media
Nancy Tostanoski is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for OUTFRONT Media.
Read More Nancy TostanoskiNancy Tostanoski has served as OUTFRONT Media’s Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer since February 2015, and oversees talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits, recruitment, communications and administration. From May 2014 to February 2015, she served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources at OUTFRONT Media. Ms. Tostanoski served as Vice President, Global Compensation and Benefits at PVH Corp. (formerly known as The Warnaco Group, Inc.) from 2010 to 2013, where she was responsible for global compensation, benefits and performance management for the publicly-held branded apparel company. From 2007 to 2010, Ms. Tostanoski served as Vice President, Global Compensation, Benefits and Shared Services at Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., where she was responsible for global compensation, benefits and U.S. shared services for the privately-held publishing and media company. Nancy currently resides in New York with her husband and has four children.
Mason Argiropoulos
Paychex
Mason Argiropoulos is CHRO for Paychex.
Read More Mason ArgiropoulosMason Argiropoulos joined Paychex as its Chief Human Resources Officer in April 2024. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing the company’s HR strategy with a focus on driving an unmatched employee experience and attracting, retaining, and developing talent with the knowledge and skill sets that will position Paychex for growth and success.
Prior to Paychex, Mr. Argiropoulos served as CHRO for UnitedLex, a global legal services provider with employees in 23 countries around the world. During his tenure with UnitedLex, he established a unified HR Business Partner function and global centers of excellence in talent acquisition, total rewards, learning & development, culture & engagement, and HR technology. Prior to his time at UnitedLex, Mr. Argiropoulos served in several capacities in HR and Analytics, including as CHRO, during a 13-year tenure at iQor, a global business process outsourcing firm where he led a team of more than 300 HR professionals in more than a dozen countries.
Mr. Argiropoulos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. He currently serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York and is a member of the UnitedWay’s Toqueville Society. He also serves on the Steering Committee of the Paychex Charitable Foundation. In the past, Mr. Argiropoulos has been involved with the American Heart Association Heart Walk and has volunteered as a youth baseball and basketball coach.
Ali Bebo
Pearson
Ali Bebo is Chief Human Resources Officer for Pearson.
Read More Ali BeboAli is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience building culture for transformative business performance across multiple industries.
Prior to joining Pearson, she was an executive officer and CHRO for Hologic, Inc., a global medical technology company. Prior to Hologic, she held various HR leadership roles with the speciality retail company, ANN INC.
Ramcess Jean-Louis
Pfizer
Ramcess Jean-Louis is Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Pfizer.
Read More Ramcess Jean-LouisWith over 20 years of experience as a change agent and a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across media, tech, and biopharma industries, Ramcess is the Global Chief DEI Officer at Pfizer, one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School and a Prosci Change Management certification, demonstrating his expertise in corporate strategy, operations management, and organizational behavior.
Ramcess leads, develops, and co-designs the strategy and the execution of Pfizer's global, enterprise-wide efforts to transform the company's DEI agenda. He harnesses his skills in workshop facilitation, performance management, and change management to create a culture of equity and inclusion that promotes parity and removes barriers to access for all employees, customers, and communities. He partners with the business units and advises HR and business leaders on division- and region-specific DEI strategies that align with the company's vision and values. He also leverages corporate social responsibility, supplier diversity, and community partners to drive DEI outcomes and advance equitable health solutions. His mission is to make shift happen and empower people to thrive in a diverse and inclusive world.
Renuka Iyer
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, PhRMA
Renuka Iyer is Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, PhRMA.
Read More Renuka IyerRenuka Iyer is Chief People & Culture Officer at PhRMA. In her role, she develops PhRMA’s talent philosophy and implements HR and DEI strategies to drive organizational excellence and employee engagement. She has over three decades of global experience in human capital management in organizations ranging from start-ups to large companies, in the commercial and nonprofit sectors. She has held leadership roles with Infor-SoftBrands, Levi Strauss & Co., Population Services International, Grameen Foundation, and more recently the World Resources Institute, where she was the Chief Human Resources Officer. She has led diverse teams and worked with multiple countries across the Americas, Asia, Africa, and South America.
Renuka is a certified Senior Professional of Human Resources. She has an undergraduate degree in economics, undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master’s in organizational development and knowledge management.
Hollie Delaney
Power Home Remodeling
Hollie Delaney is Chief People Officer for Power Home Remodeling.
Read More Hollie DelaneyHollie Delaney is Chief People Officer for Power Home Remodeling.
Nathaalie Carey
Prologis
Nathaalie Carey is Chief Human Resources Officer for Prologis.
Read More Nathaalie CareyNathaalie Carey is chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Prologis. As CHRO, Carey is a member of Prologis’ Executive Committee and is responsible for all elements of the company’s Human Resources (HR) strategy in support of its growth. This includes guiding all HR functions, which include workforce development and organizational design, talent acquisition and development, employee relations, compensation, information systems and employee benefits. Carey joined Prologis in 2022 as HR chief of staff, where she was responsible for leading U.S. talent acquisition, HR modernization projects and global diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives. Her role later expanded to include LATAM and European HR business operations, as well as compensation and benefits.
Previously, Carey served as senior vice president of Industry Affairs and Social Responsibility at Nareit, a national trade association focused on real estate investment trusts. Prior to Nareit, she was executive deputy commissioner (chief operations officer) at New York State’s Department of Labor (DOL), where she was responsible for the delivery of the State’s unemployment benefits, worker protection programs and workforce development. She also served as DOL’s deputy commissioner of administration and chief financial officer, overseeing a $4 billion budget. Before that, Carey was assistant comptroller in the Office of the New York State Comptroller, auditing and fiscally monitoring the State’s school districts and municipalities.
Carey sits on the advisory board of telehealth company MD Ally. She also serves on the board of BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a nonprofit focused on affordable housing development. Previously, she served as the chair of the Governance and Legal Affairs Committee for the New York State Insurance Fund and as a member of the Board of Trustees at her alma mater, Binghamton University, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Yolanda Seals-Coffield
PwC
Yolanda Seals-Coffield is Chief People & Inclusion Officer for PwC.
Read More Yolanda Seals-CoffieldYolanda Seals-Coffield serves as the Chief People & Inclusion Officer, providing strategic leadership to align the firm’s people and inclusion strategies with the firm’s growth strategy. She is committed to helping the firm remain a place where people can be their authentic selves, grow their careers, service our clients and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Yolanda previously served as the firm’s Chief Employment Counsel and worked closely with business leaders and partners across many aspects of the people agenda. She also served as president of the PwC Charitable Foundation where she championed diversity and inclusion, education and humanitarian efforts.
Yolanda is passionate about her community. She is an active leader in the Stamford Norwalk Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. and the Fairfield County Chapter of The Links Incorporated. She received her juris doctor degree from the Boston University School of Law where she was a Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow and a staff editor of the Public Interest Law Journal. She is also a proud graduate of Howard University. Along with her husband, two daughters, and Teddie, their dog, Yolanda resides in Stamford, Connecticut, where she enjoys watching college basketball, serving her community and spending time with friends and family.
Jalie Cohen
Radiology Partners
Jalie Cohen is Chief Human Resources Officer for Radiology Partners.
Read More Jalie CohenJalie Cohen serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for Radiology Partners, where they are committed to transformative radiology leveraging AI and other technology to provide the best patient and clinical care.
Prior to joining Radiology Partners, Jalie was the SVP Global Talent for the Adecco Group, which included DEI, People Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Wellbeing and the Talent Experience for their 50,000+ colleagues around the world. She is a seasoned human resources executive with more than two decades of experience leading global teams in matrixed environments. She has held various human resources executive and business partner roles while living in various locations throughout the US, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and Latin America with Newell Brands and Centene.
Jalie is also a member the Forbes HR Council, serves as an advisor for SHRM Labs, and is a member of the Gartner CHRO Council. As a trusted industry expert, Jalie has been quoted or published in national publications such as Fast Company, HR Brew, Inc., US News & World Report, CNBC Make It and Investor’s Business Daily, and is often asked to speak on the evolution of the workplace. Due to her extensive business partner and enterprise wide transformation experience, she is also a highly requested executive coach for Fortune 500 C-Suite executives and Start Up CEOs.
Jalie received her BA in International Studies and Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina.
Apple Musni
REI
Apple Musni is Chief People Officer for REI.
Read More Apple MusniApple Musni is Chief People Officer for REI.
Claire MacIntyre
Sam’s Club
Claire MacIntyre is Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer for Sam’s Club.
Read More Claire MacIntyreClaire MacIntyre serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Sam’s Club, a leading membership warehouse club. In her role, Claire oversees all people-related matters for more than 100,000 associates across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. She and her team are focused on accelerating career growth and opportunity, prioritizing associate well-being, driving a culture of belonging, and enabling associates with digital tools to further evolve ways of working.
Prior to joining Sam's Club, Claire was at Estee Lauder for five years, where she was head of human resources (HR) for the global corporate functions and value chain and was responsible for developing global HR strategic needs and priorities across these areas of the business. She also spent nearly 20 years at Diageo, a British multinational beverage company, where she held various HR leadership roles including vice president of human resources for the North America supply chain, global vice president of talent engagement, and head of resourcing for the Americas.
Claire is an inclusive, agile, dynamic HR business leader with nearly 25 years of global experience, bringing with her a proven track record in people strategy creation and execution. She holds a master’s degree in management science from the University of Glasgow and lives with her husband in Northwest Arkansas.
Amy Alexy
Signature Aviation
Amy Alexy is Chief People Officer for Signature Aviation.
Read More Amy AlexyAmy is responsible for leading and optimizing all activities that ensure Signature is a rewarding place to work. This includes hiring the best talent, offering the right incentives, creating development opportunities and driving an engaging and inclusive culture.
Prior to her current role, Amy served as the SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer for Royal Caribbean and brings more than 20 years of experience in HR leadership, including roles with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. She holds an MBA from Kent State University and a bachelor’s degree in communications from Walsh University.
Dina Clark
Skanska USA Building
Dina Clark is Senior Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion for Skanska USA Building.
Read More Dina ClarkDina L. Clark, EdD is Senior Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Skanska USA Building (Skanska USB), a multi-billion-dollar construction leader in markets that span Healthcare, Science and Technology, Higher Education, Aviation and more. With over two decades of experience leading national and global D&I efforts, Dina’s career exemplifies the passion she has for building inclusive cultures that are aligned with strategic business objectives.
As part of Skanska USB’s Senior Leadership Team, Dina collaborates with operations teams and professional service groups to embed inclusion into the foundation of our core business while managing comprehensive and strategic inclusion efforts. She drives culture transformation alongside a dynamic team that leads action-oriented efforts to strengthen and deepen relationships among team members, customers and communities. Dina’s positive energy and focus have led to tangible change within Skanska. To further solidify the company’s commitment to inclusion, she oversaw efforts to develop a D&I Strategy; publish the first, and ongoing, annual D&I progress report; and establish local D&I Councils that evolve internal and external inclusion efforts.
Dina holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration from Point Park University, a Master of Science in Global Leadership from Duquesne University, and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University.
Anna Avalos
SoFi
Anna Avalos is Chief People Officer for SoFi.
Read More Anna AvalosAnna is SoFi’s Chief People Officer, responsible for the company’s total talent strategy. Her career spans large, global organizations with fast-paced growth environments, and she has a breadth of experience building teams and business. Prior to SoFi, Anna led HR for Tesla’s EMEA region. She previously spent 14 years at Stryker, where she began her career in product operations and business unit leadership before she transitioned into several HR functions. Anna holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from the University of Arizona.
Becky Cantieri
SurveyMonkey
Becky Cantieri is Chief People Officer for SurveyMonkey .
Read More Becky CantieriBecky Cantieri joined SurveyMonkey in 2011 and built the company’s HR department from the ground up, creating a global powerhouse that is consistently recognized for its milestone growth and outstanding corporate culture. Profitable almost since day one, SurveyMonkey produces well over $100 million in annual revenue and is used by over 20 million people worldwide, including 99% of the Fortune 500.
As the leader of SurveyMonkey’s HR and recruiting teams, Becky has created a culture that defies typical Silicon Valley norms by offering true work life balance and taking care of its employees’ well being, while still growing revenue and users.
Previously, Becky spent over 11 years at Yahoo! serving as the lead HR partner for some of the organizations most complex departments including Search, Marketing, and Advertising. In addition, Becky spent four years in Yahoo’s Mergers & Acquisitions, which she calls, “probably the single best learning experience in my entire career.”
Before making the leap to the high-tech sector, Becky was at Nordstrom for 8 years in HR and customer service roles. The high-end retailer has an interesting policy: anyone seeking a position in HR must first work on the sales floor. Becky’s initial position in sales helped her understand the sales team’s pressured environment and the importance of empathy and compassion, while sharpening her overall business acumen. While also working at Nordstrom, Becky earned a degree in Public Administration with an HR emphasis from San Diego State University. Becky received her MBA in HR from San Francisco State University.
Adrienne Gemperle
Sweetgreen
Adrienne Gemperle is Chief People Officer for Sweetgreen.
Read More Adrienne GemperleAdrienne Gemperle has successfully led people functions for a large scale global Fortune 500 company as well as high-growth, disruptive, start-ups. Adrienne’s passion is to enable organizational success through building progressive, mission-driven culture where people thrive and grow.
Adrienne joins Sweetgreen from SoulCycle where she served as Chief People Officer. SoulCycle is a leading fitness brand differentiated by talent and its mission to “move people to move the world.” At SoulCycle, Adrienne led the talent strategy and built a people function for global expansion and the innovation and launch of the digital bike.
She served as CPO for Plated, reporting to the Founders and led the people strategy through a period of high-growth and positioning for sale. Plated is leading meal-kit service serving fresh, delicious meals to the US market through subscription and in-store pick up. Plated’s funding included investment on Shark Tank and was acquired by Alberstsons in 2018, making Plated Shark Tank's most profitable venture.
A former Starbucks executive, Adrienne spent 10 years in a variety of leadership roles serving as SVP HR, Partner Resources for the US and Americas, Global HR Operations and Head of Global Staffing. Adrienne led a dynamic team of over 150 HR professionals responsible for the partner experience strategy serving over 100,000 retail partners (employees) and 10,000 stores.
Adrienne holds a BA, Communications from Washington State University and a MS, Management from Antioch University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband James and their two children Rachel and Max and two dogs Leo and Friday. They’re a family inspired by food, fitness and travel.
DJ Casto
Synchrony
DJ Casto is EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer for Synchrony.
Read More DJ CastoDJ Casto Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Leader Our culture is truly special. We have created an environment where inclusion and development are not just initiatives, but enablers to our greatness.David "DJ" Casto is Executive Vice President and Human Resources Leader of Synchrony. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their organizations consisting of 9,000+ Synchrony employees in 20 locations in the US, India, and the Philippines. He joined Synchrony in 2014 serving as HR Client Leader for the Corporate Governance Functions: Finance, Risk, Credit, Regulatory, Compliance, Legal and Internal Audit, where he helped manage the integration and separation from General Electric. DJ started his career at PepsiCo and held several roles of increasing responsibility within HR Field Operations. He later became Director of Labor Relations where he led labor and employee relations for the North America Beverages business, a division with over $14B in revenue. In that role, DJ managed all aspects of union awareness strategies and programs. After that, DJ served as Senior Director Global Organization Development responsible for global career development and succession planning. Highlights: Holds a BS in Business and MS in Industrial Relations from West Virginia University Serves on three Boards: The West Virginia University MSIR Executive Alumni Board BuildOn for Connecticut, an international nonprofit organization that runs youth service after school programs in the United States and builds schools in developing countriesJAG (Jobs for America's Graduates, a state-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the educational and career pursuits of at-risk students across the country.
J. Michael Lane
Texas Children's Hospital
J. Michael Lane is VP of Human Resources, Strategic Business Partners for Texas Children's Hospital.
Read More J. Michael LaneJ. Michael Lane is VP of Human Resources, Strategic Business Partners for Texas Children's Hospital.
Angela Cheng-Cimini
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Angela Cheng-Cimini is Head of Human Resources for The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Read More Angela Cheng-CiminiAngela Cheng-Cimini is Head of Human Resources for The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Anna Edwin
TPG
Anna Edwin is Managing Director, Global Head of Human Resources for TPG.
Read More Anna EdwinAnna Edwin is a Managing Director at TPG based in San Francisco and is the Global Head of Human Resources. Joining the firm in 2018, Anna was formerly the Global Head of Talent where she led the strategy for performance management, talent management and diversity and inclusion. Previously, Anna worked at BlackRock, where she served as the Head of Leadership Development. In this role, she was responsible for all of BlackRock's executive leadership programs. Prior to joining BlackRock in 2017, Anna spent ten years at Goldman Sachs in a variety of Human Resources roles, including serving as a Business Partner for the Technology Division and roles within the Global Leadership and Diversity team and Goldman Sachs University. Anna earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a former trustee for Deerfield Academy, an independent co-educational boarding school in MA.
Sandra Buchanan
Tradeweb
Sandra Buchanan is Chief People Officer for Tradeweb.
Read More Sandra BuchananSandra “Sandee” Buchanan is Chief People Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Tradeweb Markets (Nasdaq: TW). She leads the firm’s global talent strategy, driving initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent while strengthening Tradeweb’s culture of collaboration and excellence.
Prior to joining Tradeweb in 2025, Buchanan served for seven years as Chief Human Resources Officer at GCM Grosvenor. Earlier in her career, she was Global Head of Human Resources for Corporate & Investment Banking at Bank of America and held senior HR and talent leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase.
Buchanan earned an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BBA from Baruch College. She also serves on the boards of the Harlem School of the Arts, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and Angi Inc.
Taylor Bradley
Turing.com
Taylor Bradley is Head of Talent Strategy for Turing.com.
Read More Taylor BradleyWith over a decade of experience, Taylor is a business leader with an HR focus who has successfully shaped talent strategies and fostered cultures of innovation and scalable growth in late-stage tech environments. As the Head of HR Strategy (HRBPs, Compensation, Talent Development) at Turing, an AI empowered Talent Cloud, he leverages his expertise in building and aligning HR infrastructure with business objectives to drive meaningful results.
At Turing, Taylor has a hands-on role with the economics of a globally dispersed workforce, rapidly establishing entities in new countries, while evolving a scalable, world-class culture. He has also partnered with late-stage, often founder-led startups such as DocuSign (DOCU), Squarespace (SQSP), and Datto (MSP), crafting IPO-ready talent strategies that supported the hyper-growth of the business.
As a member of the CNBC Workforce Executive Council and the host of the TroopHR podcast, Taylor shares insights on building diverse, sustainable, high-performing, accountable teams and creating inclusive and financially disciplined environments that foster innovation and sustainable growth.
Taylor holds a Master of Arts in HR Management from Seattle Pacific University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. His unique background as a former Firefighter-Paramedic provided a foundation of people-based assessment and diagnostics in dynamic and disruptive environments, which has influenced his steady-hand approach to leadership and crisis management.
He resides on the East Coast with his wife, Michelle, and their two young children.
Fuquan Collins
Turner Construction Company
Fuquan Collins is Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Turner Construction Company.
Read More Fuquan CollinsFuquan Collins currently serves as Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Turner Construction. In this multi-faceted leadership role, he oversees Turner’s internal DEI initiatives including, Diverse Recruiting, Employee Resource Groups, and Talent Management.
Additionally, Fuquan leads the Community & Citizenship department, which focuses on creating meaningful and sustainable impact in the communities where Turner builds. C&C strategies and programs include Workforce Development, Community Outreach, Economic Development, and Youth Engagement across Turner’s five Business Centers in the United States and Canada.
Fuquan joined Turner in 2005 as a Field Engineer and advanced through various positions within the company while working on variety of different projects in New York City. In 2017, Fuquan became Chief Procurement Agent responsible for procuring contracts on 66 Hudson Boulevard project, which now serves as Turner’s New York City. In 2019, he was promoted to Procurement Manager of the New York business unit’s Interiors group. In 2021 Fuquan was elevated to Vice President National Director of the Community and Citizenship department.
Fuquan graduated from Devry University with a degree in Technical Management. He has earned professional certifications in Construction Management from New York University (NYU), Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University and Business Analytics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Fuquan lives in North Bellmore, NY with is wife Nicole and their two children Jasmine (16) and Sean (14).
Laila Salguero
Unissant
Laila Salguero is Chief People Officer for Unissant.
Read More Laila SalgueroAs Chief People Officer, Laila leads Unissant’s people strategy and cultivates a thriving corporate culture. With expertise in employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, human resources, professional development, and compliance, she aligns Unissant’s people and growth priorities. She collaborates across the company, spearheading initiatives that boost employee engagement and empower staff to contribute to the company’s success. Previously, Laila served in human resources leadership roles at Peraton, CGI, and Booz Allen. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University and a Master's degree in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University. Committed to professional leadership development, Laila was selected for the 2024 Lead Virginia cohort. Her dedication to educational opportunity is also evident in her service on the Board of Directors for Fairfax Futures, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and building support for quality early childhood education and school readiness in Fairfax County.
Eric Hutcherson
Universal Music Group
Eric Hutcherson is Executive Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer for Universal Music Group.
Read More Eric HutchersonEric Hutcherson is Executive Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment. In this role, Hutcherson is a member of the company’s senior management and leads a global team across UMG’s record labels, publishing division and operating companies to align talent functions, amplify the company’s entrepreneurial-based culture, accelerate diversity and inclusion across all levels and territories, attract, retain and develop talent, accelerate the company’s social justice initiatives and build on UMG’s successful track-record of driving innovation by recruiting employees who bring new ideas, perspectives and skillsets.
Hutcherson joined UMG from the National Basketball Association, where he managed a team that drove the NBA’s global workforce strategy built on a commitment to attract, retain, develop and engage top talent for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League. With a focus on people, culture and innovation, Hutcherson was responsible for leading global projects, processes and analytics that addressed business needs. He partnered with the leagues’ senior leadership to enable, empower and develop employees in 13 offices globally, guided by the league’s strategic direction.
Prior to joining the NBA in July 2014, Hutcherson was Managing Director and Chief HR Officer for the U.S. and Canada Division of Marsh, a leading global insurance brokerage firm. Before that, he held several leadership positions at Mercer, a financial services and human resource consulting firm, including Chief Human Resources Officer – Americas, and Global Leader for Mercer’s Outsourcing and Global Operations and Shared Services businesses. Earlier in his career, he worked for Foot Locker and served as Assistant Director of Public Relations for the Boston Celtics.
Hutcherson is also a motivational speaker and created a career development training program, “Say Yes to Success.” He serves on the Board of Councilors for the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, the Senior Advisory Council for the National Association of African Americans in HR, the Executive Advisory Committee for CNBC. He also served on the Executive Board for Covenant House New York and has been recently named to the Covenant House International Board. Additionally, he serves as strategic advisor to the Board of Directors for the Young Peoples Chorus; a multicultural youth chorus whose mission is to provide children of all economic and cultural backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance.
Hutcherson earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from New York University and a master’s degree in Sports Management and Administration from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Sunita Solao
Upwork
Sunita Solao is Chief People Officer for Upwork.
Read More Sunita SolaoSunita Solao is a Strategic Business leader dedicated to shaping workplace cultures that empower individuals and drive business success. As the Chief People Officer at Upwork, a remote-first company, she spearheads global talent strategy, leadership development, and employee experience—building a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready workforce leveraging AI solutions for People Programs.
With over 25 years of HR leadership experiences at innovative and operationally excellent companies like Airbnb, eBay, and GE Healthcare, Sunita has led global teams, scaled start ups and navigated complex workforce transformations at large companies, always pioneering innovative people programs to drive business outcomes. She excels at aligning talent strategies with business objectives, fostering operational excellence, and creating environments where employees thrive.
Sunita holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Symbiosis International University. Based in San Francisco, she continues to shape the future of HR as a strategic advisor, thought leader, and champion of workplace transformation.
Melon Yeshoalul
V2X inc.
Melon Yeshoalul is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for V2X inc..
Read More Melon YeshoalulMelon Yeshoalul is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at V2X. In this role she leads the company’s global HR strategy and operations. Her responsibilities span talent management, leadership development, recruitment, and total rewards.
Before joining V2X, Melon held several senior roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the Partners and Channels organization. Most recently, she served as Global Head of Business Operations, where she led strategic planning, operational excellence, and efficiency initiatives. She also spearheaded programs to close the digital skills gap across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Earlier in her AWS tenure, she served as Global Head of HR, scaling people strategies across a fast-growing and complex global business.
With over two decades of experience at the intersection of people, business, and transformation, Melon has also held leadership roles at DXC Technology, The Wills Group, The Boeing Company, and PwC.
Christina Schelling
Verizon
Christina Schelling is Senior Vice President and Chief Talent & Diversity Officer for Verizon.
Read More Christina SchellingChristina Schelling is a highly influential global HR executive recognized for her expertise in talent and culture with proven success working across different industries including technology/telecom, financial services, consulting, government and prestige beauty.
As the Chief Talent and Diversity Officer for Verizon, she oversees all talent practices including acquisition, learning and career development, talent management, succession planning, DEI and more for over 120,000 employees globally.
Christina and her team leverage data science and market intelligence to create people strategies that ensure Verizon has the current and future capabilities to win. By helping to sustain a differentiating and inclusive culture, Christina's team works to enable a V Team who continue to exceed the expectations of Verizon's customers, shareholders, employees and society for today and tomorrow.
Prior to her current role, Christina was the Head of HR for Global Corporate Functions at The Estee Lauder Companies. She also served in multiple global executive roles in the talent, DEI and HRBP space at Prudential and American Express. Early in her career she worked in federal government intelligence and management consulting.
Samuel Gilkeson
VHC Health
Samuel Gilkeson is Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for VHC Health.
Read More Samuel GilkesonSam Gilkeson is Vice President of Human Resources at VHC Health™. In this role, he advises stakeholders across the health system on employment-related matters, HR policies and benefits. He is a licensed attorney and healthcare compliance professional who also leads strategic planning for the Human Resources function.
Prior to taking on the role of Vice President in 2023, Mr. Gilkeson served as the Human Resources Director at VHC Health where he oversaw the HR and Benefits teams. He also served as a Compliance Specialist, advising stakeholders regarding compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations, auditing existing practices, and conducting compliance training to staff across the health system.
Before joining VHC Health, Mr. Gilkeson worked for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, an international law firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with more than 950 attorneys. The firm includes industry-focused teams including Healthcare and Privacy & Security. As a member of the firm’s Healthcare practice, Mr. Gilkeson focused on mergers and acquisitions and regulatory compliance across the healthcare industry. He also assisted clients with formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).
Mr. Gilkeson holds a BA in Political Science West Virginia University. He received his JD from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2017. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.
Kelly Tullier
Visa
Kelly Tullier is Chief People and Administrative Officer for Visa.
Read More Kelly TullierKelly Mahon Tullier is vice chair, chief people and administrative officer of Visa. Ms. Mahon Tullier serves as corporate secretary, and leads Visa’s people, communications and corporate services functions, including real estate, aviation, security and global events.
Previously in her tenure at Visa, Ms. Mahon Tullier served as General Counsel, leading the Legal and Compliance function for the Company. In that role, she was a key negotiator of Visa’s $23 billion acquisition of Visa Europe and has led the Company through a variety of complex legal, regulatory and compliance matters globally. In 2021, Ms. Mahon Tullier took on the additional responsibilities of stewarding the communications, corporate services and people organizations. In her current role, Kelly is responsible for driving an exemplary 360-degree experience to attract and retain top talent, while creating a safe and engaging physical environment that enables all Visa employees to thrive and grow.
Prior to joining Visa, Ms. Mahon Tullier worked at PepsiCo, Inc. as senior vice president and deputy general counsel. She also served as senior vice president and general counsel for PepsiCo's Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa division, based in Dubai.
Previously, Ms. Mahon Tullier was vice president and general counsel for Frito-Lay, Inc. Earlier in her career, she was an associate at BakerBotts LLP and also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Sidney A. Fitzwater, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas.
Marvin Davenport
VSP Vision
Marvin Davenport is Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer, Inclusive Business Programs for VSP Vision.
Read More Marvin DavenportAs Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer at VSP, Marvin Davenport drives enterprise-wide transformation by championing inclusive business programs as core business imperatives. Since joining VSP in 2020, Marvin Davenport has led the development and execution of a comprehensive business strategy, aligning organizational goals with innovative programs that foster workforce engagement, operational excellence, and stakeholder value.
With over two decades of global leadership experience spanning information technology, business management, and innovation, Marvin Davenport brings a proven track record of designing and scaling cross-functional initiatives at industry leaders including Amazon Web Services, Raytheon, and Walmart. Marvin Davenport is recognized for building high-performing teams, optimizing business processes, and leveraging data-driven scorecards to accelerate growth and performance across retail, cloud computing, and defense sectors.
At VSP, Marvin Davenport leads a dedicated business strategy team, empowering subject matter experts to deliver solutions that enhance organizational agility, engagement and responsiveness to diverse market needs. Marvin Davenport’s executive leadership is defined by a commitment to cultivating inclusive cultures, unlocking the power of diverse perspectives, and positioning teams for sustained success in a dynamic global environment.
Beyond VSP, Marvin Davenport serves on several external councils and advisory boards, further amplifying impact and influence across the broader business community.
Cliff Dietrich
Washing Systems
Cliff Dietrich is Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development for Washing Systems.
Read More Cliff DietrichCliff joined Washing Systems in 2017. He has over twenty years of experience across multiple industries, including Legal, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. A graduate of Wilmington College, where he earned a degree in Sociology, and Ohio Northern University, where he earned his law degree, Cliff manages all facets of the Human Resources Department for WSI, while also overseeing marketing, corporate communication, intellectual property, legal, and compliance.
Molly Roenna
Weber Shandwick
Molly Roenna is Global Chief People Officer for Weber Shandwick.
Read More Molly RoennaMolly leads the global people team, overseeing people management, driving talent strategy and spearheading innovation to enhance our employee experience. She has held senior people leadership roles dedicated to building strong people business partners and creating a distinctive and impactful talent journey for our employees.
Danielle McMahan
Wiley
Danielle McMahan is EVP, Chief People and Business Operations Officer for Wiley.
Read More Danielle McMahanDanielle leads our People and Business Operations teams, overseeing data-driven and outcomes-focused strategies to ensure that we are fostering both customer and colleague satisfaction. Knowing that people are the heart of Wiley, she is committed to helping colleagues succeed at work and win at life.
Danielle joined Wiley with over 20 years of experience in human resources and an impressive track record implementing strategies that foster a culture of innovation, empowerment and success. She joins us from the private insurance provider York Risk, where she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. While supporting the company’s global workforce, she led a culture and technology transformation, designed and implemented a multi-year benefits strategy, and deployed a new employee-centric human resource delivery model. During her tenure, York was ranked among Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers in 2018 and 2019.
Prior to joining York, she served in a wide range of human resources leadership roles at multinational organizations including American Express Global Business Travel, ADP, and Citibank. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Barnard College, and she earned a Master of Arts in organizational psychology from Columbia University. Danielle is originally from Somers, New York and is based at Wiley’s global headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Kim Stith
WM
Kim Stith is Chief Human Resources Officer for WM.
Read More Kim StithAs Chief Human Resources Officer for WM, Kim Stith is responsible for leading WM’s overall human capital strategy and employee experience that positions WM to attract and retain top talent with a focus on building organizational health and capability, developing talent and strengthening employee relations. Kim previously served as Vice President and General Counsel at WM, leading the team that provides employment and benefits law guidance to the company’s corporate and field functions. Before joining Waste Management in 2001, Kim was a partner in Littler Mendelson’s Houston office where she advised clients on and litigated cases involving all aspects of employment and labor law. Kim began her legal career at Bracewell LLP in its Labor & Employment section. Kim received a Bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Elisa Wyman
Wolters Kluwer
Elisa Wyman is Senior Vice President Global Rewards for Wolters Kluwer.
Read More Elisa WymanElisa Wyman is Senior Vice President Global Rewards for Wolters Kluwer.
Andrew Leys
Wood PLC
Andrew Leys is President, Human Resources for Wood PLC.
Read More Andrew LeysAndrew brings over 20 years of global HR leadership to his role as President of Human Resources at Wood. He is responsible for driving workforce transformation, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness in support of complex, large-scale project delivery.
Prior to joining Wood in 2022, Andrew held senior global HR roles at Technip, McDermott, and Worley.
Andrew holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Robert Gordon University. He is passionate about building agile, future-ready organizations and advancing the strategic role of HR in business performance.
Ashley Goldsmith
Workday
Ashley Goldsmith is Chief People Officer for Workday.
Read More Ashley GoldsmithAshley Goldsmith is chief people officer at Workday, with global responsibility for human resources, belonging and diversity, and global impact.
Prior to joining Workday, Ashley served as CHRO and executive vice president at Polycom. Preceding Polycom, she was senior vice president of human resources, corporate communications, and environmental health and safety for the Tissue Diagnostics Division at F. Hoffmann-La Roche. Ashley has also previously served as CHRO at Ventana Medical Systems and as divisional vice president of human resources at The Home Depot.
Ashley holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a master’s degree in human resource development from Georgia State University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University. She is a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, and a member of its Foundation Board of Trustees. Ashley also serves on the board of directors at the Human Resources Policy Association, as well as Cornell’s Center for Advanced Human Resources Studies, and the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Susie McDaniel
Wynn & Encore Las Vegas
Susie McDaniel is Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Wynn & Encore Las Vegas.
Read More Susie McDanielSusie McDaniel is Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Wynn & Encore Las Vegas.
Lori Winkler
Zimmer Biomet
Lori Winkler is Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Zimmer Biomet.
Read More Lori WinklerLori Winkler is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Zimmer Biomet and the President of the Zimmer Biomet Foundation. Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZBH) is a Fortune 500 global leader in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of orthopedic reconstructive products, including knee and hip implants; sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; and related surgical products. Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries.
In her role, Lori leads all facets of the Human Resources function spanning Total Rewards, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, M&A HR related activities and HR business partnering which spans all business and functions. Lori is also responsible for Zimmer Biomet’s ESG and philanthropic strategies and serves as the President of the ZB Foundation. Lori oversees a global employee population of 18,000 spanning over 25 countries and 4 regions and leads a global HR organization of 300+ employees. Lori is a member of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and is a Section 16 Officer of the organization. Lori joined Zimmer Biomet in 2020 as Group Vice President, HR for the Global Businesses Group, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Zimmer Biomet, Lori served as a Global Vice President of Human Resources in the Cardinal Health Medical Segment where she was responsible for 8,000 employees in over 70 countries. Prior to joining Cardinal Health, Lori was with Johnson & Johnson for over 20 years. During her tenure with J&J, Lori served as the Global Head of Human Resources for Finance and Procurement, working with the Chief Financial Officer of J&J and members of the CFO’s senior staff. Lori was responsible for developing and leading key talent management and leadership development strategies including succession planning, talent acquisition and assessment, performance management, change leadership, organizational health, executive coaching and strategic messaging and communications. In this role, Lori was responsible for over 9,000 employees worldwide. Prior to her role with J&J Finance, Lori served on a number of Global Management Boards as the HR leader for integrated, commercial businesses including Cordis and DePuy as well as large scale global functions including the Corporate Office of Science and Technology, Research & Development and Corporate Affairs. Lori’s HR experiences include executive coaching, integration and transition strategies, talent management with a focus on assessment and succession, performance and development, talent acquisition and business partnering. Lori has a Master of Science Degree in Human and Organizational Development from Barry University, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Florida Atlantic University, an Executive Leadership Coaching Certification from Georgetown University and a CHRO Certification from the Wharton School of Executive Education. Lori serves on the Board of Trustees for Family Promise where she Chairs the Compensation and Talent Committee.
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