CHRO Summit: The Path Forward

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM ET

Opening Remarks

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM ET

The Chief People Officer of Walmart on the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

We begin with a conversation with Donna Morris, Chief People Officer of Walmart, on the gains, made and the opportunities ahead in digital transformation; learning and growth; well-being and inclusion; and being best-in-class in attracting, developing and engaging talent across the enterprise.

Donna Morris, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, Walmart

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM ET

Introducing The CHRO Confidence Index

The Conference Board - creators of the Consumer Confidence Index and the CEO Confidence Index - are launching the new CHRO Confidence Index to gauge sentiment on hiring, retention, engagement, and more. In this exchange, learn why the index was launched, its methodology, what we are learning from it, and how to put it to work for your enterprise.

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

David Stafford, Program Director, CHRO Councils, Michelin North America, Inc.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET

The Evolution of the CHRO as Business Strategist

Every issue we will have discussed over the course of this Summit further reinforces the importance of the CHRO as a business strategist, at the center of most of the biggest challenges facing organizations today. In this conversation, major CHROs will discuss the ways in which they work with the CEO, the rest of the C-suite, and the Board; offer advice for other HR leaders on developing one's role as a business strategist; and share what they see in the future for the profession.

Elizabeth Adefioye, Chief People Officer, Emerson

D.V. Williams, Chief People Officer, Match Group

Andrew Slentz, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, Hess Corporation

Lucien Alziari, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Financial

Marie Trzupek Lynch, Chief People Officer, Morningstar, Inc.

12:50 PM - 01:30 PM ET

Why Inclusion is Imperative, and How the Best are Fostering It

Nurturing cultures of inclusion and belonging has only risen in importance, as the connections between inclusive cultures and recruitment, retention, engagement, innovation, and customer experience become even clearer. But what does it take to successfully foster an inclusive culture? What really matters? In this discussion, discover what the best are doing right and what we can learn from them.

Emma McTague, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Oshkosh Corporation

Gabrielle Novacek, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Kimberly Moore-Wright, Chief Human Resources Officer, Truist

Nerissa Morris, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

01:35 PM - 02:15 PM ET

Building the Future: The Continuing Reinvention of Work

We are in the midst of a re-invention of work that goes far beyond the shift to hybrid and remote workplaces. Employees are setting new priorities, imposing new boundaries on their time; and seeking new forms of support. In this conversation with leading global CHROs, learn how a focus on choice - in the workplace, timing, benefits, and more - will be crucial in building the future of work.

Samantha Hammock, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Verizon Communications Inc.

Rebecca Port, Chief People Officer, 10x Genomics

Matthew Breitfelder, Global Head of Human Capital, Apollo Global Management

Sheila Peluso, Chief Human Resources Officer, Senior Legal Officer & Managing Director, Cerberus Capital Management

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Growing and Empowering Talent

Whether we are experiencing a Great Resignation, a new recession - or both - the need continues to recruit, engage, develop, and empower talent to navigate new workplaces, new customer experiences, new organizational transformations and more. Learn how top CHROs across diverse sectors are growing and empowering their talent.

Dionne Wallace Oakley, SVP, CHRO, Freddie Mac

Cheryl Stokes, CEO, CNEXT

Shimrit Markette, Chief People Officer, Second Nature Brands

Carey L. Martin, Executive Vice President,Chief Human Resources Officer, Whirlpool

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM ET

The Global CHRO of Walgreens on Neurodiverse Hiring and Bringing One's Authentic Self to Work

In this conversation, Walgreens Boots Alliance Global CHRO Holly May discusses the power of being "unapologetically human" - bringing your full, authentic self to work every day; the importance of neurodiverse hiring; and the need to listen and respond to the changing needs of employees.

Holly May, Former EVP & Global Chief Human Resources Officer, Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

03:50 PM - 04:15 PM ET

Addressing the Crisis of Emotional Well-being

Join us for an important conversation on an urgent topic: addressing the crisis of mental health and emotional well-being. We will discuss steps to eliminate stigma; to provide benefits that are utilized; and to amplify emotional wellness conversations within enterprises and communities.

Sheri B. Bronstein, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bank of America

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

04:20 PM - 04:50 PM ET

Capstone Conversation: Building a Team of HR 'First Responders'

Concluding the Summit will be a conversation with Michael Fraccaro, CHRO of Mastercard, on building a team of HR 'first responders' for the challenges employees are facing now.

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

Michael Fraccaro, Chief People Officer, Mastercard

04:50 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Closing Remarks

Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board