
Hosted by Executive Platforms and the DEI Board
Meeting Agenda
March 30th
Badge Pick Up
Town Hall: What’s Working to Improve Long-Term Employee Experience?
Marybeth Gray
Senior Vice President, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Felisa Stockwell
VP of People - NA & Global Talent Management
Dawn Foods

Juan Mejia
Vice President, Human Resources Commercial Global
Foot locker Inc.

Kate Burkhart
Head of NA Talent Management and Employee Listening
Kraft Heinz Company


- Highlighting why the Employee Experience matters, why it is the key to nurturing culture and driving engagement, and why so many organizations struggle to do it well
- Offering new ideas, innovations, and inspirations based on real-world examples of what we are all doing to reinvigorate this pillar of Human Resources
- Discussing how changing employee wants and needs in the New Normal of Work motivates all of us to try new things and experiment to better understand our people
- Debating how AI and other automation tools are changing the way HR professionals will work on these issues
- Exploring how we can best empower our teams now and in the future
The State of People and Inclusion in 2025
Ken Moses
Chief People Officer
Cascade

LaTanya Langley
Chief People & Legal Officer
Edgewell Personal Care

Brooke Thomas
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Seminole Hard Rock


- Illustrating the evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives with real-world examples of how success builds upon success
- Demonstrating that a focus on embracing intersectionality, prioritizing equity in hiring and advancement opportunities, and fostering inclusive leadership makes for stronger, happier, and more productive organizations
- Showcasing how broadening and deepening the pool of available talent while also positioning yourself as an employer of choice puts your organization in the best place to secure the people it needs to succeed
- Where does DEI go next as we look forward to generational turnover and frequent disruption in labor markets? How should HR professionals harness the change already happening in our organizations to build positive outcomes?
Embedding a Culture of Speed and Agility at Diageo
Laura Watt
Executive Vice President, HR - Diageo North America
Diageo North America


- What was the motivation to shift culture and behaviors and how did we make a start on this journey?
- How to think about shifting behaviors at all levels across the organization
- Embedding the new behaviors into the “wiring” and language of the organization in service of improved performance and employee engagement
- How to measure success and the journey ahead
March 31st
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Marybeth Gray
Senior Vice President, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Sam Shaddox
General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer
SeekOut

Terry Terhark
Founder and CEO
NXTThing RPO

registration & breakfast
Opening Remarks and Important Announcements
Chair’s Welcome Address
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Fireside Chat: People Operations at Google: Embracing Emerging Technologies in HR
Charlotte Taylor
Vice President of People Experience Excellence


- Exploring how Google’s People Operations team enables a mission-first, high performance culture
- Delving into Google’s strategies for evolving People Operations to meet changing business needs and a global workforce
- Learning how Google uses emerging technologies to improve the employee experience and make informed HR decisions
- Lessons from building new organizational capabilities within HR for future needs
The Increasing Importance of HR as a Driver of Transformation & Engagement
Gerrit Spengler
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, North America
Volkswagen


- Globally, the automotive industry, along with many established companies, are experiencing a time of transformation towards digitalization, AI and electromobility
- Ensuring success during times of constant change requires transformation of the workforce through effective organization and workforce measures as well as recruitment strategies and training & development initiatives aimed as upskilling employees and promoting continuous learning
- Building and maintaining a positive engaging culture through times of high pressure
- Managing organizational transformation through varied levers is key to staying agile, remaining competitive, and meeting business needs
The AI Amplifier: How Work Tech Can Directly Drive Business Impact
Ben Blackman
Strategic Enterprise Account Executive
Paradox


- What are the best (and easiest) ways to start using AI within the hiring process to help drive immediate ROI?
- How can AI not only solve hiring challenges (like drastically improving time-to-hire) but also lead to tangible cost savings for your organization?
- How does the effectiveness of AI at saving time and money within the hiring process allow organizations to make substantial structural changes, leading to even greater business impact?
The Digital Talent Evolution: Lessons from Sutherland’s AI-Driven Approach to Talent Agility
Somya Mathur
VP of Talent Solutions
SeekOut

Eric Tinch
Chief People Officer
Sutherland


- Hear how Sutherland fosters a digital mindset to anticipate and address tomorrow’s talent challenges by refocusing, reskilling, and reorienting their workforce
- Discover how AI-powered skill matching enables internal mobility
- Learn how the organization utilizes SeekOut across talent acquisition, talent management, and talent analytics to drive business impact
Maximizing ROI in Pay Equity Remediation
Anuj Mongia
EVP of Products and Revenue
Trusaic

Ray Henry
Associate Partner
Aon


Join us for a focused session on assessing the effectiveness of pay equity remediation efforts. Led by industry experts, this discussion will provide insights into how organizations can evaluate their pay equity strategies to ensure meaningful outcomes. You’ll hear from experts Anuj Mongia from Trusaic and Ray Henry from Aon. Attendees will learn about the methodologies for measuring the impact of remediation actions, identifying areas for improvement, and maintaining sustainable pay equity practices. This session aims to empower organizations to refine their approaches and achieve lasting equity.
Key Topics
- Assessing the impact of remediation actions on pay equity outcomes
- Methodologies for measuring and reporting pay equity effectiveness
- Identifying persistent disparities and areas for further intervention
- Integrating data analytics into ongoing pay equity evaluations
- Developing sustainable practices for continuous pay equity improvement
Revolutionizing HR with Process Intelligence (PQ): Cultivating Leadership Excellence
Shane Yount
CEO & President
Competitive Solutions, Inc.


Most organizations conduct leadership training to attempt to develop and retain their leadership talent, however, the last few years have put an unprecedented strain on our leaders and organizations. Leadership fatigue is at an all-time high, as is workforce turnover, and the leaders of the future must possess much more than just IQ and EQ. Learn the four “Non-negotiable Elements of PQ” that make High Functioning Leaders:
- Is your organization currently suffering from “Leadership Fatigue?”
- Does your current Leadership Development program only highlight IQ and EQ?
- Are your emerging leaders staying or leaving the organization? Do they even know they are emerging leaders?
- Do you want to create a sustainable leadership culture of Clarity, Connectivity, and Consistency?
These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- 10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
- 10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
- 11:20 am – 11:40 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
- 11:45 am – 12:05 pm: Meeting Slot 4/Networking
Strategies for Cultivating Wellness and Growth
Demetris Crum
Vice President, Total Rewards
AbbVie


- Discovering how fostering a comprehensive wellness program can enhance employee health, satisfaction, and productivity, leading to a more engaged workforce
- Learning about the importance of providing growth and development opportunities for employees, including training, mentorship, and career advancement pathways
- Offering strategies for creating a supportive and positive work environment that promotes mental well-being, work-life balance, and a sense of belonging
- Understand the role of leadership in championing wellness and growth initiatives, and how their commitment can drive organizational success and employee retention
- How to measure the effectiveness of wellness and growth programs, including key performance indicators and feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement
Global Business Transformation – From a Federated People Enterprise to One FedEx
Denise Abbott
Senior Vice President Human Resources
FedEx


- Navigating the change journey, when (surprise!) not everyone loves change
- Gathering the fact base. It’s not always apples to oranges…sometimes it’s apples to car batteries
- Radical simplicity unlocks speed and efficiency. How many tech platforms does one company need?
- How HR brings business value by driving organizational efficiencies and managing labor costs (with empathy)
Fireside Chat: Reimagining the Future of Inclusion: Moving Beyond Race and Gender
Adrienne Trimble
SVP, Global Chief Inclusion Officer
Visa


- Tackling common misconceptions surrounding workplace inclusion initiatives
- Exploring strategies to keep initiatives focused on unifying values and inclusive principles
- Sharing practical approaches to reinvent and operationalize programs that foster belonging in ways that resonate with all employees
- Redefining workplace inclusion as a universal framework for fairness and inclusivity
Fireside Chat: Is HR Fit for Future?
Shannon Sisler
Chief People Officer
Crocs, Inc.


- Redefining the future of HR to align with the needs and aspirations of upcoming generations
- Rethinking talent acquisition and development to address the gap in progressive, future-ready candidates
- Balancing the value HR brings to the business with what’s best for the HR function itself, while advocating for a seat at the leadership table
- Pushing boundaries to innovate and ensure HR drives both organizational success and long-term resilience
Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.
Let Them: An HR Book Club Discussion
Rosangela Boschelli, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources – EJD
Ace Hardware Corporation

Breaking the Silence: A Candid Discussion on Mental Health at Work
Kristy Doucet-Touchet
VP of Talent
Advantage Capital

Reskilling and Upskilling the Workforce in the Age of AI
Kristen Rohrbaugh
Executive Director, Talent Management & Acquisition
Ally Financial

The Ripple Effect: How C-Level Leadership Behavior Shapes Organizational Culture
Barbara Hess
Chief Human Resources Officer
CCS Medical

The CHRO Imperative: Leading the Purpose Revolution
Shari Slate
Former SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
CVS Health

Process Optimization During M&As- How to Win
Heather Glen
Head of HR
Executive Platforms Inc. & Board.org

Accelerating Growth by Expanding Access: Strategies for Broadening Client Engagement and Success
Anthony C. Hood
Chief Access Officer
First Horizon

Keeping the Next Gen Workforce Engaged/Retained
William Guardado
Director of HR
Fresh Origins

Optimizing Hiring Costs: Leveraging Talent Pipelines and the Emerging Student Workforce
Rachel Stevens
Sr. Director, Human Resources (Exec VP)
Indianapolis Airport Authority

Internal Mobility — Helping Employees Find Clear Pathways to Grow and Thrive
April Floyd
Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Johns Hopkins University

Wellness vs. Productivity: Are We Measuring What Really Matters?
Rodrigo Garcia Pittevil
Former Head of Total Rewards North America
Kenvue

Leading Growth During Uncertain Times
Alicia Moody
HR Director
MicroAire Surgical Instruments

Hiring on Potential Versus Experience
Chris Gootherts
Vice President of People Operations & Talent
Selkirk Sport

Elevating HR – A Conversation About What We Are Doing to Elevate HR In Today's World
Heather Godley
Director of Human Resources
Stradley Ronon

Leveraging AI to Enhance Emotional Intelligence and Drive High-Performance Teams
Alan Winters
Chief People Officer & Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Teleperformance

Fostering HR-CFO Relations: How Employee Engagement Generates Revenues and Reduces Costs
Mark Fordyce
Regional Director, US Southeast
Workvivo by Zoom

Culture Rules Everything Around Me (C.R.E.A.M.)
Liz Almeida
Chief Human Resources Officer
Panasonic North America


In today’s dynamic work environment, there is an ever growing list of uncontrollable factors shaping our strategies, but when it comes to culture, leaders are still very much in the driver’s seat. Panasonic Corporation of North America’s Chief Human Resources Officer Liz Almeida will openly share her perspectives on the macro trends impacting employee engagement, retention, and work-life balance and how Panasonic leaders are getting to the heart (and the head) of building the culture required to drive business forward.
The Future of Total Rewards: Refocusing on the Strategies that Matter Most
Meghan Stettler
Director O.C. Tanner Institute
O.C. Tanner


Organizations everywhere have used Total Rewards programs to attract and retain talent by offering a buffet of benefits to demonstrate the investment they make in their people. Yet despite these efforts, research shows that employees feel these programs often fail to address their most important needs.
Join Ariane Hibo Ezeh, as she shares the latest research from the 2025 Global Culture Report, revealing how a strategic focus on people enables organizations to redefine their Total Rewards programs and provide the right mix of offerings to better communicate authentic care.
Session insights include:
- The value of placing employee-centered care at the core of Total Rewards offerings and creating environments where employees thrive
- The significance of recognition in fostering organizational practices that support employee mental health
Chronic Rx Cost Increases Rx Spend is Soaring – We Have the Solutions You Need!
Marybeth Gray
Senior Vice President, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC


Employers are facing significant challenges as healthcare costs are projected to rise in 2025, marking the highest increase in the past 15 years, primarily driven by pharmacy. It is essential for employers to grasp the pharmacy landscape and implement effective strategies to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs. In this session, we will present insights from the Mercer Survey, highlighting the key pharmacy challenges and the strategies employers are adopting in 2025 to lower costs.
- Explore the top cost drivers for pharmacy.
- Understand the legislative measures Congress is implementing against PBMs.
- Discover clinical programs aimed at improving quality.
- Review examples of strategies from our clients.
Panel: Understanding the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI
Chris Braham
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Tony Torain
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP


- The rescission of EO 11246 and its impact on government contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and other recipients of federal awards formerly subject to the EO
- The EEOC’s focus on DEI initiatives as a form of discrimination by private employers
Aligning the Path Forward: How Talent Intelligence Brings HR and Business Strategy Together
Rebecca Warren
Director of Talent-centered Transformation
Eightfold AI Inc.


In this session, we’ll share research that uncovered the impacts of misalignment between HR and organizational goals. When HR and business priorities are out of sync, even the best strategies can fall short in execution, leading to missed opportunities and diluted impact.
Misalignment can lead to disconnects between strategy and real-world results, creating hurdles for even the most promising HR initiatives. It also often creates a disconnect between the workforce and HR, where employees may feel their experience doesn’t match their expectations – and HR leaders think they’re providing their employees with what they need.
We’ll also explore how talent intelligence can help bridge these gaps, with real-life examples from organizations leading the way in building stronger alignment – resulting in greater harmony between talent strategies with broader business objectives.
These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- 3:05 pm – 3:25 pm: Meeting Slot 5/Networking
- 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm: Meeting Slot 6/Networking
- 3:55 pm – 4:15 pm: Meeting Slot 7/Networking
Leveraging a Skills Strategy to Solve the Biggest Business Challenges
Amanda Poole
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb


- Examining the business context to understand if a Skills approach is right for your business
- Developing a business case for introducing Skills
- Understanding how an A.I. platform can accelerate the Skills journey
- Seeing how Skills can engage and grow talent even in times of disruptive change
- Discovering how Skills can enable conversations at a more strategic level
Live Interactive Musical Keynote: Quest to be the Best!
Daniel Myers
Sr. Fellow at Haslam School of Business University of Tennessee Retired EVP of Integrated Supply Chain at Mondelez International
Mondelez International (Former)


- Creating an inspired Supply Chain Organization that is driven to be the best is a legacy we all want to create. In this multi-media
presentation, Daniel Myers and four world class musicians will share what it takes to create A Band, A team that is committed to
being the best. You will not want to miss this amazing keynote that takes you on a musical journey required to WOW the audience.- Everyone wants to be the Best, but all musicians are not willing to put for the effort to be the best. Individual Mastery takes a
10,000-hour journey - Learn how great musicians in your Band must be totally focused on delivering the perfect show
- Learn from the very best within your genre but also across all genres and then add your Band’s creativity to go beyond!
- You as conductor may not be the best musician but you must be the best coach
- There is a time for harmony, for unison but also for solos and then for the unified power packed chorus
- “You are only as good as your last standing ovation”- Kenny Rodgers
- Everyone wants to be the Best, but all musicians are not willing to put for the effort to be the best. Individual Mastery takes a
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Drinks Reception
April 1st
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Vamsee Tirukkala
Co-Founder & CCO
Draup

Sam Shaddox
General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer
SeekOut

Terry Terhark
Founder and CEO
NXTThing RPO

registration & breakfast
Beyond Engagement: How HR Leaders are Building Employee-Centric Cultures That Last
Rumbi Petrozzello
Head of Strategy, Consulting
Seramount


In today’s workplace, the shared beliefs that drive organizational success are evolving. While most organizations adopt a leadership-driven culture, the future lies in cultivating an employee-centric approach—one where employees not only experience the culture but shape it.
This session will unpack strategies to uncover how employees experience your culture, identify gaps, and amplify culture promoters while addressing detractors. By centering the employee voice, you can create a culture that drives engagement, alignment, and results across all levels of your organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the fundamental shift from leadership-driven to employee-centric organizational culture
- Explore how listening strategies uncover actionable insights about employee experiences
- Learn how to identify culture promoters and detractors to close cultural gaps
- Discover a roadmap for embedding listening as a foundational strategy for sustainable success
The Future of Seasonal Hiring - Follett’s Winning Strategy
Jamie Minier
President
NXTThing RPO

Lori Hensler
Chief People Officer
Follett


Join us to discover how Follett Corporation, a 150-year-old company serving over 1,000 universities and schools, transformed its high-volume seasonal hiring process through its partnership with NXTThing RPO. Faced with the challenge of hiring 10,000–15,000 workers during peak seasons, Follett implemented a cutting-edge recruitment strategy focused on speed, quality, and exceptional candidate experiences. Through a combination of advanced technology, predictive analytics, and a strategic recruiting partnership, Follett achieved remarkable results in staffing efficiency, retention, and cost reduction.
This session will explore how Follett adapted to evolving labor market pressures and developed a state-of-the-art hiring program that balances automation, personalization, and compliance to deliver a seamless experience for candidates and employees alike.
Key Takeaways:
- Data-Driven Success: Learn how Follett leverages predictive analytics and market insights to forecast hiring needs, understand fallout rates, and fully staff retail locations with precision
- Accelerated Speed of Hire: Explore Follett’s highly automated hiring process, driven by AI and advanced workflows, enabling candidates to progress from application to offer within minutes while ensuring compliance and improving satisfaction
- Seamless Payroll Integration: Understand Follett’s decision to directly payroll seasonal employees, enhancing both the employee experience and operational efficiency
- Continuous Improvement: Discover the strategic steps Follett took with its recruiting partner to refine its hiring system, achieve better staffing metrics, and deliver exceptional experiences for candidates and employees
- What’s Next: Get a glimpse of Follett’s future plans for innovation in seasonal hiring, focusing on meeting job seekers where they are and creating a world-class candidate journey
- This session is ideal for organizations managing high-volume hiring who want to stay ahead of market pressures, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall candidate experience
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Leveraging Technology to Improve How Associates Engage with and Understand Their Pay and Benefits
Karen Light
Vice President, Total Rewards
Walmart


- Reviewing how employees have traditionally interacted with their pay and benefits with an eye for opportunities for improvement
- What does a technological solution need to offer for a workforce as large and diverse as Walmart’s? How do we ensure the options we choose are robust, flexible, scalable, easy to learn, easy to use, and easy to update and upgrade over time?
- Walking through our experience bringing these new tools online from pilot project to go-live on a large-scale rollout
- Discussing what we have learned so far from our experience bringing these new capabilities to our employees
- Demonstrating ROI not just in employee experience, but in retention rates, improved capabilities from other departments, and other performance improvements
- What can other organizations learn from our experience?
Fireside Chat: HR as a Business Driver
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Merck


- Positioning HR to deliver capabilities and cultivate culture
- Preparing the workforce for future organizational needs
- Promoting vitality across the workforce
Transforming into a Learning Organization
Christine Motherwell
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Coca-Cola


- Exploring the essential elements of fostering a culture of continuous learning, including encouraging curiosity, providing resources, and supporting employee development
- Learning how to integrate learning and development into your organizational strategy, aligning training programs with business goals and employee needs
- Understanding the methods for evaluating the effectiveness of learning initiatives, including tracking progress, assessing skill acquisition, and measuring the impact on performance and innovation
- Dissecting common challenges faced during the transition to a learning organization and strategies for overcoming obstacles to create a more agile and adaptive workplace
New Beginnings: How We Redefined Company Culture
Abigail Epane-Osuala
Chief Culture & Belonging Officer, HR Strategy
GE HealthCare


As GE HealthCare embarked on its journey as an independent company in 2023, we were presented with a unique opportunity to redefine our culture.
We believe that a company’s culture is critical to its success and a key enabler of sustainable business growth. When intentional and healthy, culture can be a catalyst for achieving our strategy, enhancing our ability to execute plans and achieve long-term goals. Conversely, if not intentional and healthy, culture can become a distraction, impact momentum, and act as a barrier.
In this session, we will delve into the core principles that guided our cultural evolution and how you can put them into practice within your organization. By embracing these principles, we aim to create a culture where each of our 53,000 colleagues across the globe feel empowered to do their best work and help us create a world where healthcare has no limits.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Daniela Proust
Senior Vice President, Head of People & Organization
Siemens USA


- Sharing examples of how to take a more proactive role in supporting the mental health of employees and recognizing that a healthy workforce is essential to a thriving business
- Creating a culture of support around mental health in the workplace, through initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns, employee resource groups focused on mental health, and regular communication about available resources and support
- Encouraging work-life balance through policies such as flexible work schedules, remote work options, and paid time off to help reduce stress and prevent burnout
- Training managers to recognize signs of mental health issues in their employees and providing them with tools to address these issues
These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- 10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking
- 10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 9/Networking
Executive focus groups are informal moderated discussions among peers, held during networking breaks outside the summit agenda. No sign-up is required; delegates and speakers can join any group of interest.
Where’s the Loyalty..? Employees are Quick to Jump Ship, But is it Their Fault?
Nicole Johnson
VP HR US
Guerbet

Fireside Chat: Rethinking Retention: Modern Solutions to Everyday Workforce Challenges
Stephanie Rose
Vice President, Client Relations
Bright Horizons

Loren Hudson
SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity & Platforms
Comcast


Gone are the days where a steady paycheck and dependable healthcare coverage guarantee a loyal, lifelong employee.
Modern employees have a more robust set of expectations and are happy to change employers until their needs are met.
To address retention and build a sustainable workforce, it’s crucial to implement innovative solutions that position you as an employer of choice for top talent.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- Emerging Trends: Gain insights into the latest data on essential benefits that today’s workforce values most
- High-Impact Investments: Learn about strategic investments you can make right now to lay the groundwork for a resilient and committed workforce
- Enhanced Loyalty: Explore how care and education solutions can significantly boost employee loyalty and drive long-term retention
A Crisis of Connection
David Bator
Managing Director, Achievers Workforce Institute
Achievers LLC


The latest research from Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) finds that just 15% of employees feel connected to their colleagues and only 28% feel capable of meeting unexpected challenges.
And yet it’s connection – to the mission of the organization, managers, and colleagues at work – that drives the resilience of individuals and teams so they can survive and thrive in uncertainty.
Join AWI’s Managing Director, David Bator, for a tactical and practical perspective on the central role of recognition in nurturing frequent and meaningful connections, and how organizations can shape the behaviors that help their people, their teams, and their company grow.
Rethinking Talent Strategy in a Shifting Labor Market
Matthew Daniel
Senior Principal, Talent Strategy
Guild

Marquita Williams
Executive Director, Organizational Learning & Development
AdventHealth


The talent and skills organizations need are changing faster than hiring cycles can match. As labor market shifts and employee career expectations evolve, workforce strategy is becoming more complex – and more critical – than ever.
Join Guild’s Matthew Daniel (MJD) in conversation with Executive Director of Organizational Learning and Development at AdventHealth, Marquita Williams, to explore how HR leaders are designing experiences that make growth inevitable and how AdventHealth is approaching workforce development, career mobility, and talent investment, including:
- How workforce demographics and labor trends are reshaping talent strategy
- The practical steps organizations are taking to make career mobility a reality
- How HR leaders are using impact storytelling to build support for workforce investments
The CHRO as the Enterprise Transformation Architect
Larry Kleinman
EVP & CHRO
Highmark Health


- Discussing the advancements in AI, including bots, NLP, and machine learning, and the recent breakthroughs in GenAI and tools like ChatGPT and how they have redefined business operations and HR’s strategic role
- Exploring how CHROs have a unique opportunity to lead transformative change, positioning HR at the forefront of innovation and organizational growth like never before
- Sharing 10 keys to understand your competitive landscape, build a differentiated strategy, and create a robust business plan to architect serious change
- Shifting the culture and workforce by reimagining and inspiring the workforce, reinvesting and reskilling
- Recognizing the importance of managing the lifecycle—from startup to going public and how critical it is to seize the moment
Embedding Equity and Inclusion as a Core Competency: Moving from Values to Practice
Kyle Pierce
Chief DEI Officer
LyondellBasell


- Examining how LyondellBasell incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion into core business values, aligning it with essential standards like safety and operational excellence
- Discussing strategies for equitable hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion practices, ensuring that policies are designed to identify and remove biases
- Demonstrating the role of employee networks in fostering an inclusive community, supporting historically underrepresented groups, and promoting allyship and professional growth
General Lunch Seating
Human Resources as a Strategic Advisor to Business Strategy
Getting the Most Out of the Next Generation of Digital Tools and AI
New Ideas in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Retention Strategies for Entry-Level and Front-Line Positions
Beyond the Survey: Understanding Our People to Serve Them Better
HR Challenges and Opportunities in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Running an HR Organization Across a Global Footprint
Innovations to Connect Corporate Values to Workforce Behaviors
PepsiCo’s Approach to a Thriving Workplace
Michael Tuller
SVP, Global Talent Management
PepsiCo


- Discovering how PepsiCo fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to share their feedback, driving continuous improvement in the workplace
- Exploring PepsiCo’s comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to support employees’ mental, physical, and financial health, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling work life
- Learn about PepsiCo’s commitment to career growth through personalized learning opportunities, mentoring, and skill development programs tailored to individual needs
- Understanding how PepsiCo is adapting to the changing work environment with flexible working arrangements, allowing employees to balance their personal and professional lives effectively
- Examining how PepsiCo’s approach to recognizing and rewarding employees not only motivates high performance but also reinforces the company’s values and culture
HR Innovations to Empower People for a Thriving Workforce
Tim Massa
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
Kroger


- Exploring Kroger’s cutting-edge recruitment strategies and efficient onboarding processes designed to attract and integrate new talent swiftly and effectively
- Taking a deep dive into comprehensive career development programs that provide employees with clear growth paths, continuous learning opportunities, and leadership development
- Committing to initiatives and policies that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equitable opportunities and representation for all employees
- Implementing advanced HR technologies, including AI and automation, to streamline HR operations, enhance employee engagement, and support data-driven decision-making
Chair’s Closing Address
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

March 30th
Badge Pick Up
Town Hall: What’s Working to Improve Long-Term Employee Experience?
Marybeth Gray
Senior Vice President, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Felisa Stockwell
VP of People - NA & Global Talent Management
Dawn Foods

Juan Mejia
Vice President, Human Resources Commercial Global
Foot locker Inc.

Kate Burkhart
Head of NA Talent Management and Employee Listening
Kraft Heinz Company


- Highlighting why the Employee Experience matters, why it is the key to nurturing culture and driving engagement, and why so many organizations struggle to do it well
- Offering new ideas, innovations, and inspirations based on real-world examples of what we are all doing to reinvigorate this pillar of Human Resources
- Discussing how changing employee wants and needs in the New Normal of Work motivates all of us to try new things and experiment to better understand our people
- Debating how AI and other automation tools are changing the way HR professionals will work on these issues
- Exploring how we can best empower our teams now and in the future
The State of People and Inclusion in 2025
Ken Moses
Chief People Officer
Cascade

LaTanya Langley
Chief People & Legal Officer
Edgewell Personal Care

Brooke Thomas
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Seminole Hard Rock


- Illustrating the evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives with real-world examples of how success builds upon success
- Demonstrating that a focus on embracing intersectionality, prioritizing equity in hiring and advancement opportunities, and fostering inclusive leadership makes for stronger, happier, and more productive organizations
- Showcasing how broadening and deepening the pool of available talent while also positioning yourself as an employer of choice puts your organization in the best place to secure the people it needs to succeed
- Where does DEI go next as we look forward to generational turnover and frequent disruption in labor markets? How should HR professionals harness the change already happening in our organizations to build positive outcomes?
Embedding a Culture of Speed and Agility at Diageo
Laura Watt
Executive Vice President, HR - Diageo North America
Diageo North America


- What was the motivation to shift culture and behaviors and how did we make a start on this journey?
- How to think about shifting behaviors at all levels across the organization
- Embedding the new behaviors into the “wiring” and language of the organization in service of improved performance and employee engagement
- How to measure success and the journey ahead
March 31st
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Marybeth Gray
Senior Vice President, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Sam Shaddox
General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer
SeekOut

Terry Terhark
Founder and CEO
NXTThing RPO

registration & breakfast
Opening Remarks and Important Announcements
Chair’s Welcome Address
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Fireside Chat: People Operations at Google: Embracing Emerging Technologies in HR
Charlotte Taylor
Vice President of People Experience Excellence


- Exploring how Google’s People Operations team enables a mission-first, high performance culture
- Delving into Google’s strategies for evolving People Operations to meet changing business needs and a global workforce
- Learning how Google uses emerging technologies to improve the employee experience and make informed HR decisions
- Lessons from building new organizational capabilities within HR for future needs
The Increasing Importance of HR as a Driver of Transformation & Engagement
Gerrit Spengler
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, North America
Volkswagen


- Globally, the automotive industry, along with many established companies, are experiencing a time of transformation towards digitalization, AI and electromobility
- Ensuring success during times of constant change requires transformation of the workforce through effective organization and workforce measures as well as recruitment strategies and training & development initiatives aimed as upskilling employees and promoting continuous learning
- Building and maintaining a positive engaging culture through times of high pressure
- Managing organizational transformation through varied levers is key to staying agile, remaining competitive, and meeting business needs
The AI Amplifier: How Work Tech Can Directly Drive Business Impact
Ben Blackman
Strategic Enterprise Account Executive
Paradox


- What are the best (and easiest) ways to start using AI within the hiring process to help drive immediate ROI?
- How can AI not only solve hiring challenges (like drastically improving time-to-hire) but also lead to tangible cost savings for your organization?
- How does the effectiveness of AI at saving time and money within the hiring process allow organizations to make substantial structural changes, leading to even greater business impact?
The Digital Talent Evolution: Lessons from Sutherland’s AI-Driven Approach to Talent Agility
Somya Mathur
VP of Talent Solutions
SeekOut

Eric Tinch
Chief People Officer
Sutherland


- Hear how Sutherland fosters a digital mindset to anticipate and address tomorrow’s talent challenges by refocusing, reskilling, and reorienting their workforce
- Discover how AI-powered skill matching enables internal mobility
- Learn how the organization utilizes SeekOut across talent acquisition, talent management, and talent analytics to drive business impact
Maximizing ROI in Pay Equity Remediation
Anuj Mongia
EVP of Products and Revenue
Trusaic

Ray Henry
Associate Partner
Aon


Join us for a focused session on assessing the effectiveness of pay equity remediation efforts. Led by industry experts, this discussion will provide insights into how organizations can evaluate their pay equity strategies to ensure meaningful outcomes. You’ll hear from experts Anuj Mongia from Trusaic and Ray Henry from Aon. Attendees will learn about the methodologies for measuring the impact of remediation actions, identifying areas for improvement, and maintaining sustainable pay equity practices. This session aims to empower organizations to refine their approaches and achieve lasting equity.
Key Topics
- Assessing the impact of remediation actions on pay equity outcomes
- Methodologies for measuring and reporting pay equity effectiveness
- Identifying persistent disparities and areas for further intervention
- Integrating data analytics into ongoing pay equity evaluations
- Developing sustainable practices for continuous pay equity improvement
Revolutionizing HR with Process Intelligence (PQ): Cultivating Leadership Excellence
Shane Yount
CEO & President
Competitive Solutions, Inc.


Most organizations conduct leadership training to attempt to develop and retain their leadership talent, however, the last few years have put an unprecedented strain on our leaders and organizations. Leadership fatigue is at an all-time high, as is workforce turnover, and the leaders of the future must possess much more than just IQ and EQ. Learn the four “Non-negotiable Elements of PQ” that make High Functioning Leaders:
- Is your organization currently suffering from “Leadership Fatigue?”
- Does your current Leadership Development program only highlight IQ and EQ?
- Are your emerging leaders staying or leaving the organization? Do they even know they are emerging leaders?
- Do you want to create a sustainable leadership culture of Clarity, Connectivity, and Consistency?
These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- 10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
- 10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
- 11:20 am – 11:40 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
- 11:45 am – 12:05 pm: Meeting Slot 4/Networking
Strategies for Cultivating Wellness and Growth
Demetris Crum
Vice President, Total Rewards
AbbVie


- Discovering how fostering a comprehensive wellness program can enhance employee health, satisfaction, and productivity, leading to a more engaged workforce
- Learning about the importance of providing growth and development opportunities for employees, including training, mentorship, and career advancement pathways
- Offering strategies for creating a supportive and positive work environment that promotes mental well-being, work-life balance, and a sense of belonging
- Understand the role of leadership in championing wellness and growth initiatives, and how their commitment can drive organizational success and employee retention
- How to measure the effectiveness of wellness and growth programs, including key performance indicators and feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement
Global Business Transformation – From a Federated People Enterprise to One FedEx
Denise Abbott
Senior Vice President Human Resources
FedEx


- Navigating the change journey, when (surprise!) not everyone loves change
- Gathering the fact base. It’s not always apples to oranges…sometimes it’s apples to car batteries
- Radical simplicity unlocks speed and efficiency. How many tech platforms does one company need?
- How HR brings business value by driving organizational efficiencies and managing labor costs (with empathy)
Fireside Chat: Reimagining the Future of Inclusion: Moving Beyond Race and Gender
Adrienne Trimble
SVP, Global Chief Inclusion Officer
Visa


- Tackling common misconceptions surrounding workplace inclusion initiatives
- Exploring strategies to keep initiatives focused on unifying values and inclusive principles
- Sharing practical approaches to reinvent and operationalize programs that foster belonging in ways that resonate with all employees
- Redefining workplace inclusion as a universal framework for fairness and inclusivity
Fireside Chat: Is HR Fit for Future?
Shannon Sisler
Chief People Officer
Crocs, Inc.


- Redefining the future of HR to align with the needs and aspirations of upcoming generations
- Rethinking talent acquisition and development to address the gap in progressive, future-ready candidates
- Balancing the value HR brings to the business with what’s best for the HR function itself, while advocating for a seat at the leadership table
- Pushing boundaries to innovate and ensure HR drives both organizational success and long-term resilience
Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.
Let Them: An HR Book Club Discussion
Rosangela Boschelli, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources – EJD
Ace Hardware Corporation

Breaking the Silence: A Candid Discussion on Mental Health at Work
Kristy Doucet-Touchet
VP of Talent
Advantage Capital

Reskilling and Upskilling the Workforce in the Age of AI
Kristen Rohrbaugh
Executive Director, Talent Management & Acquisition
Ally Financial

The Ripple Effect: How C-Level Leadership Behavior Shapes Organizational Culture
Barbara Hess
Chief Human Resources Officer
CCS Medical

The CHRO Imperative: Leading the Purpose Revolution
Shari Slate
Former SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
CVS Health

Process Optimization During M&As- How to Win
Heather Glen
Head of HR
Executive Platforms Inc. & Board.org

Accelerating Growth by Expanding Access: Strategies for Broadening Client Engagement and Success
Anthony C. Hood
Chief Access Officer
First Horizon

Keeping the Next Gen Workforce Engaged/Retained
William Guardado
Director of HR
Fresh Origins

Optimizing Hiring Costs: Leveraging Talent Pipelines and the Emerging Student Workforce
Rachel Stevens
Sr. Director, Human Resources (Exec VP)
Indianapolis Airport Authority

Internal Mobility — Helping Employees Find Clear Pathways to Grow and Thrive
April Floyd
Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Johns Hopkins University

Wellness vs. Productivity: Are We Measuring What Really Matters?
Rodrigo Garcia Pittevil
Former Head of Total Rewards North America
Kenvue

Leading Growth During Uncertain Times
Alicia Moody
HR Director
MicroAire Surgical Instruments

Hiring on Potential Versus Experience
Chris Gootherts
Vice President of People Operations & Talent
Selkirk Sport

Elevating HR – A Conversation About What We Are Doing to Elevate HR In Today's World
Heather Godley
Director of Human Resources
Stradley Ronon

Leveraging AI to Enhance Emotional Intelligence and Drive High-Performance Teams
Alan Winters
Chief People Officer & Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Teleperformance

Fostering HR-CFO Relations: How Employee Engagement Generates Revenues and Reduces Costs
Mark Fordyce
Regional Director, US Southeast
Workvivo by Zoom

Culture Rules Everything Around Me (C.R.E.A.M.)
Liz Almeida
Chief Human Resources Officer
Panasonic North America


In today’s dynamic work environment, there is an ever growing list of uncontrollable factors shaping our strategies, but when it comes to culture, leaders are still very much in the driver’s seat. Panasonic Corporation of North America’s Chief Human Resources Officer Liz Almeida will openly share her perspectives on the macro trends impacting employee engagement, retention, and work-life balance and how Panasonic leaders are getting to the heart (and the head) of building the culture required to drive business forward.
The Future of Total Rewards: Refocusing on the Strategies that Matter Most
Meghan Stettler
Director O.C. Tanner Institute
O.C. Tanner


Organizations everywhere have used Total Rewards programs to attract and retain talent by offering a buffet of benefits to demonstrate the investment they make in their people. Yet despite these efforts, research shows that employees feel these programs often fail to address their most important needs.
Join Ariane Hibo Ezeh, as she shares the latest research from the 2025 Global Culture Report, revealing how a strategic focus on people enables organizations to redefine their Total Rewards programs and provide the right mix of offerings to better communicate authentic care.
Session insights include:
- The value of placing employee-centered care at the core of Total Rewards offerings and creating environments where employees thrive
- The significance of recognition in fostering organizational practices that support employee mental health
Chronic Rx Cost Increases Rx Spend is Soaring – We Have the Solutions You Need!
Marybeth Gray
Senior Vice President, Health & Welfare Benefits Consulting
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC


Employers are facing significant challenges as healthcare costs are projected to rise in 2025, marking the highest increase in the past 15 years, primarily driven by pharmacy. It is essential for employers to grasp the pharmacy landscape and implement effective strategies to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs. In this session, we will present insights from the Mercer Survey, highlighting the key pharmacy challenges and the strategies employers are adopting in 2025 to lower costs.
- Explore the top cost drivers for pharmacy.
- Understand the legislative measures Congress is implementing against PBMs.
- Discover clinical programs aimed at improving quality.
- Review examples of strategies from our clients.
Panel: Understanding the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI
Chris Braham
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Tony Torain
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP


- The rescission of EO 11246 and its impact on government contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and other recipients of federal awards formerly subject to the EO
- The EEOC’s focus on DEI initiatives as a form of discrimination by private employers
Aligning the Path Forward: How Talent Intelligence Brings HR and Business Strategy Together
Rebecca Warren
Director of Talent-centered Transformation
Eightfold AI Inc.


In this session, we’ll share research that uncovered the impacts of misalignment between HR and organizational goals. When HR and business priorities are out of sync, even the best strategies can fall short in execution, leading to missed opportunities and diluted impact.
Misalignment can lead to disconnects between strategy and real-world results, creating hurdles for even the most promising HR initiatives. It also often creates a disconnect between the workforce and HR, where employees may feel their experience doesn’t match their expectations – and HR leaders think they’re providing their employees with what they need.
We’ll also explore how talent intelligence can help bridge these gaps, with real-life examples from organizations leading the way in building stronger alignment – resulting in greater harmony between talent strategies with broader business objectives.
These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- 3:05 pm – 3:25 pm: Meeting Slot 5/Networking
- 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm: Meeting Slot 6/Networking
- 3:55 pm – 4:15 pm: Meeting Slot 7/Networking
Leveraging a Skills Strategy to Solve the Biggest Business Challenges
Amanda Poole
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb


- Examining the business context to understand if a Skills approach is right for your business
- Developing a business case for introducing Skills
- Understanding how an A.I. platform can accelerate the Skills journey
- Seeing how Skills can engage and grow talent even in times of disruptive change
- Discovering how Skills can enable conversations at a more strategic level
Live Interactive Musical Keynote: Quest to be the Best!
Daniel Myers
Sr. Fellow at Haslam School of Business University of Tennessee Retired EVP of Integrated Supply Chain at Mondelez International
Mondelez International (Former)


- Creating an inspired Supply Chain Organization that is driven to be the best is a legacy we all want to create. In this multi-media
presentation, Daniel Myers and four world class musicians will share what it takes to create A Band, A team that is committed to
being the best. You will not want to miss this amazing keynote that takes you on a musical journey required to WOW the audience.- Everyone wants to be the Best, but all musicians are not willing to put for the effort to be the best. Individual Mastery takes a
10,000-hour journey - Learn how great musicians in your Band must be totally focused on delivering the perfect show
- Learn from the very best within your genre but also across all genres and then add your Band’s creativity to go beyond!
- You as conductor may not be the best musician but you must be the best coach
- There is a time for harmony, for unison but also for solos and then for the unified power packed chorus
- “You are only as good as your last standing ovation”- Kenny Rodgers
- Everyone wants to be the Best, but all musicians are not willing to put for the effort to be the best. Individual Mastery takes a
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Drinks Reception
April 1st
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Vamsee Tirukkala
Co-Founder & CCO
Draup

Sam Shaddox
General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer
SeekOut

Terry Terhark
Founder and CEO
NXTThing RPO

registration & breakfast
Beyond Engagement: How HR Leaders are Building Employee-Centric Cultures That Last
Rumbi Petrozzello
Head of Strategy, Consulting
Seramount


In today’s workplace, the shared beliefs that drive organizational success are evolving. While most organizations adopt a leadership-driven culture, the future lies in cultivating an employee-centric approach—one where employees not only experience the culture but shape it.
This session will unpack strategies to uncover how employees experience your culture, identify gaps, and amplify culture promoters while addressing detractors. By centering the employee voice, you can create a culture that drives engagement, alignment, and results across all levels of your organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the fundamental shift from leadership-driven to employee-centric organizational culture
- Explore how listening strategies uncover actionable insights about employee experiences
- Learn how to identify culture promoters and detractors to close cultural gaps
- Discover a roadmap for embedding listening as a foundational strategy for sustainable success
The Future of Seasonal Hiring - Follett’s Winning Strategy
Jamie Minier
President
NXTThing RPO

Lori Hensler
Chief People Officer
Follett


Join us to discover how Follett Corporation, a 150-year-old company serving over 1,000 universities and schools, transformed its high-volume seasonal hiring process through its partnership with NXTThing RPO. Faced with the challenge of hiring 10,000–15,000 workers during peak seasons, Follett implemented a cutting-edge recruitment strategy focused on speed, quality, and exceptional candidate experiences. Through a combination of advanced technology, predictive analytics, and a strategic recruiting partnership, Follett achieved remarkable results in staffing efficiency, retention, and cost reduction.
This session will explore how Follett adapted to evolving labor market pressures and developed a state-of-the-art hiring program that balances automation, personalization, and compliance to deliver a seamless experience for candidates and employees alike.
Key Takeaways:
- Data-Driven Success: Learn how Follett leverages predictive analytics and market insights to forecast hiring needs, understand fallout rates, and fully staff retail locations with precision
- Accelerated Speed of Hire: Explore Follett’s highly automated hiring process, driven by AI and advanced workflows, enabling candidates to progress from application to offer within minutes while ensuring compliance and improving satisfaction
- Seamless Payroll Integration: Understand Follett’s decision to directly payroll seasonal employees, enhancing both the employee experience and operational efficiency
- Continuous Improvement: Discover the strategic steps Follett took with its recruiting partner to refine its hiring system, achieve better staffing metrics, and deliver exceptional experiences for candidates and employees
- What’s Next: Get a glimpse of Follett’s future plans for innovation in seasonal hiring, focusing on meeting job seekers where they are and creating a world-class candidate journey
- This session is ideal for organizations managing high-volume hiring who want to stay ahead of market pressures, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall candidate experience
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Leveraging Technology to Improve How Associates Engage with and Understand Their Pay and Benefits
Karen Light
Vice President, Total Rewards
Walmart


- Reviewing how employees have traditionally interacted with their pay and benefits with an eye for opportunities for improvement
- What does a technological solution need to offer for a workforce as large and diverse as Walmart’s? How do we ensure the options we choose are robust, flexible, scalable, easy to learn, easy to use, and easy to update and upgrade over time?
- Walking through our experience bringing these new tools online from pilot project to go-live on a large-scale rollout
- Discussing what we have learned so far from our experience bringing these new capabilities to our employees
- Demonstrating ROI not just in employee experience, but in retention rates, improved capabilities from other departments, and other performance improvements
- What can other organizations learn from our experience?
Fireside Chat: HR as a Business Driver
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Merck


- Positioning HR to deliver capabilities and cultivate culture
- Preparing the workforce for future organizational needs
- Promoting vitality across the workforce
Transforming into a Learning Organization
Christine Motherwell
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Coca-Cola


- Exploring the essential elements of fostering a culture of continuous learning, including encouraging curiosity, providing resources, and supporting employee development
- Learning how to integrate learning and development into your organizational strategy, aligning training programs with business goals and employee needs
- Understanding the methods for evaluating the effectiveness of learning initiatives, including tracking progress, assessing skill acquisition, and measuring the impact on performance and innovation
- Dissecting common challenges faced during the transition to a learning organization and strategies for overcoming obstacles to create a more agile and adaptive workplace
New Beginnings: How We Redefined Company Culture
Abigail Epane-Osuala
Chief Culture & Belonging Officer, HR Strategy
GE HealthCare


As GE HealthCare embarked on its journey as an independent company in 2023, we were presented with a unique opportunity to redefine our culture.
We believe that a company’s culture is critical to its success and a key enabler of sustainable business growth. When intentional and healthy, culture can be a catalyst for achieving our strategy, enhancing our ability to execute plans and achieve long-term goals. Conversely, if not intentional and healthy, culture can become a distraction, impact momentum, and act as a barrier.
In this session, we will delve into the core principles that guided our cultural evolution and how you can put them into practice within your organization. By embracing these principles, we aim to create a culture where each of our 53,000 colleagues across the globe feel empowered to do their best work and help us create a world where healthcare has no limits.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Daniela Proust
Senior Vice President, Head of People & Organization
Siemens USA


- Sharing examples of how to take a more proactive role in supporting the mental health of employees and recognizing that a healthy workforce is essential to a thriving business
- Creating a culture of support around mental health in the workplace, through initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns, employee resource groups focused on mental health, and regular communication about available resources and support
- Encouraging work-life balance through policies such as flexible work schedules, remote work options, and paid time off to help reduce stress and prevent burnout
- Training managers to recognize signs of mental health issues in their employees and providing them with tools to address these issues
These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
- 10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking
- 10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 9/Networking
Executive focus groups are informal moderated discussions among peers, held during networking breaks outside the summit agenda. No sign-up is required; delegates and speakers can join any group of interest.
Where’s the Loyalty..? Employees are Quick to Jump Ship, But is it Their Fault?
Nicole Johnson
VP HR US
Guerbet

Fireside Chat: Rethinking Retention: Modern Solutions to Everyday Workforce Challenges
Stephanie Rose
Vice President, Client Relations
Bright Horizons

Loren Hudson
SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity & Platforms
Comcast


Gone are the days where a steady paycheck and dependable healthcare coverage guarantee a loyal, lifelong employee.
Modern employees have a more robust set of expectations and are happy to change employers until their needs are met.
To address retention and build a sustainable workforce, it’s crucial to implement innovative solutions that position you as an employer of choice for top talent.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- Emerging Trends: Gain insights into the latest data on essential benefits that today’s workforce values most
- High-Impact Investments: Learn about strategic investments you can make right now to lay the groundwork for a resilient and committed workforce
- Enhanced Loyalty: Explore how care and education solutions can significantly boost employee loyalty and drive long-term retention
A Crisis of Connection
David Bator
Managing Director, Achievers Workforce Institute
Achievers LLC


The latest research from Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) finds that just 15% of employees feel connected to their colleagues and only 28% feel capable of meeting unexpected challenges.
And yet it’s connection – to the mission of the organization, managers, and colleagues at work – that drives the resilience of individuals and teams so they can survive and thrive in uncertainty.
Join AWI’s Managing Director, David Bator, for a tactical and practical perspective on the central role of recognition in nurturing frequent and meaningful connections, and how organizations can shape the behaviors that help their people, their teams, and their company grow.
Rethinking Talent Strategy in a Shifting Labor Market
Matthew Daniel
Senior Principal, Talent Strategy
Guild

Marquita Williams
Executive Director, Organizational Learning & Development
AdventHealth


The talent and skills organizations need are changing faster than hiring cycles can match. As labor market shifts and employee career expectations evolve, workforce strategy is becoming more complex – and more critical – than ever.
Join Guild’s Matthew Daniel (MJD) in conversation with Executive Director of Organizational Learning and Development at AdventHealth, Marquita Williams, to explore how HR leaders are designing experiences that make growth inevitable and how AdventHealth is approaching workforce development, career mobility, and talent investment, including:
- How workforce demographics and labor trends are reshaping talent strategy
- The practical steps organizations are taking to make career mobility a reality
- How HR leaders are using impact storytelling to build support for workforce investments
The CHRO as the Enterprise Transformation Architect
Larry Kleinman
EVP & CHRO
Highmark Health


- Discussing the advancements in AI, including bots, NLP, and machine learning, and the recent breakthroughs in GenAI and tools like ChatGPT and how they have redefined business operations and HR’s strategic role
- Exploring how CHROs have a unique opportunity to lead transformative change, positioning HR at the forefront of innovation and organizational growth like never before
- Sharing 10 keys to understand your competitive landscape, build a differentiated strategy, and create a robust business plan to architect serious change
- Shifting the culture and workforce by reimagining and inspiring the workforce, reinvesting and reskilling
- Recognizing the importance of managing the lifecycle—from startup to going public and how critical it is to seize the moment
Embedding Equity and Inclusion as a Core Competency: Moving from Values to Practice
Kyle Pierce
Chief DEI Officer
LyondellBasell


- Examining how LyondellBasell incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion into core business values, aligning it with essential standards like safety and operational excellence
- Discussing strategies for equitable hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion practices, ensuring that policies are designed to identify and remove biases
- Demonstrating the role of employee networks in fostering an inclusive community, supporting historically underrepresented groups, and promoting allyship and professional growth
General Lunch Seating
Human Resources as a Strategic Advisor to Business Strategy
Getting the Most Out of the Next Generation of Digital Tools and AI
New Ideas in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Retention Strategies for Entry-Level and Front-Line Positions
Beyond the Survey: Understanding Our People to Serve Them Better
HR Challenges and Opportunities in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Running an HR Organization Across a Global Footprint
Innovations to Connect Corporate Values to Workforce Behaviors
PepsiCo’s Approach to a Thriving Workplace
Michael Tuller
SVP, Global Talent Management
PepsiCo


- Discovering how PepsiCo fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to share their feedback, driving continuous improvement in the workplace
- Exploring PepsiCo’s comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to support employees’ mental, physical, and financial health, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling work life
- Learn about PepsiCo’s commitment to career growth through personalized learning opportunities, mentoring, and skill development programs tailored to individual needs
- Understanding how PepsiCo is adapting to the changing work environment with flexible working arrangements, allowing employees to balance their personal and professional lives effectively
- Examining how PepsiCo’s approach to recognizing and rewarding employees not only motivates high performance but also reinforces the company’s values and culture
HR Innovations to Empower People for a Thriving Workforce
Tim Massa
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
Kroger


- Exploring Kroger’s cutting-edge recruitment strategies and efficient onboarding processes designed to attract and integrate new talent swiftly and effectively
- Taking a deep dive into comprehensive career development programs that provide employees with clear growth paths, continuous learning opportunities, and leadership development
- Committing to initiatives and policies that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equitable opportunities and representation for all employees
- Implementing advanced HR technologies, including AI and automation, to streamline HR operations, enhance employee engagement, and support data-driven decision-making
Chair’s Closing Address
Kevin Delaney
CEO & Editor-in-chief
Charter

Please note: This agenda is subject to change based on speaker availability and scheduling.