
Boston CHRO Community
Executive Summit
May 25, 2023 | Westin Boston Seaport District
May 25, 2023
Westin Boston Seaport District
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Boston's top CHROs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Redefining culture and design strategies in the new world of work
Building organizational resilience to create and sustain a culture of inclusion
Aligning leadership development to for current and future organization needs
Boston CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ronald Arigo
AAA Northeast
Senior Vice President, CHRO

Lisa Britt
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SVP, CHRO

Mary Beth DeNooyer
Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO

Janice Deskus
Staples
CHRO

Joe Sangregorio
Curia
CHRO
What to Expect
Agenda
May 24, 2023
May 25, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Creating and Jumpstarting an Inclusive Culture

Keith Wyche
Vice President, Community Engagement and Support
Walmart
In the wake of major social and political change over the past decade, employers large and small alike have taken steps to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet despite growing pressure and awareness, progress is slow and most corporate DE&I initiatives are not yet achieving the desired results. With so many steps forward, how come representation still is not where it needs to be at senior levels for almost every diverse group?
Join this session to learn more as Keith Wyche:
- Provides real, actionable steps for those who are serious about DE&I, and looking for solutions to improve the experience of Black and other underrepresented groups, colleagues and leaders within the organization
- Shares a collection of best practices backed by research and strategies
- Provides a roadmap for leaders to create breakthrough change that explores meaningful topics
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Leveraging Talent Intelligence in a Competitive Landscape

Stephen Dwight
Chief Talent Officer
Takeda
Acquiring and retaining talent to drive innovation is critical for current and future success of companies. A powerful but often underutilized capability is utilizing talent intelligence.
In this workshop, the Chief Talent Officer of Takeda will discuss:
- Building talent intelligence capabilities
- How insights have led to higher quality talent actions and outcomes
- Lessons learned and work yet to be done
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Balancing Employee Needs and Business Objectives
Hosted by Bright Horizons

Dr. Elizabeth Myers
Senior Director, Thought Leadership
Bright Horizons

Ayelet Mosaffi
NA Total Well-Being Director & Global Projects
Sanofi
Employees are demanding a better work-life balance to reduce stress and prevent burnout. At the same time, CHROs are tasked with building a productive team that can meet business goals for the present and future.
In this session, CHROs will learn how to:
- Build an employee experience that decreases stress while boosting productivity
- Implement holistic wellness support systems
- Meet the modern needs of employees through benefit offerings
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Developing Leaders to be Levers of Change
Hosted by AIIR Consulting

Jonathan Kirschner
Co-Founder, CEO
AIIR Consulting

Carolyn Wiesenhahn
Chief People Officer
CDW

Debra Vasques Bruneau
Vice President of Human Resources
Nitto Denko Corporation
The unexpected is now the norm for CHROs. Amid the turmoil, organizations that identify and develop their leaders will be at a competitive advantage. The onus of preparing leaders to succeed in this new and challenging context falls squarely with HR.
This session will explore:
- Assessing team effectiveness and leadership intelligence
- Equipping leaders with the mindset and skills needed to succeed in a down economy
- Scaling leadership impact through cascading strategies
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Solutions for Employee-Centric Well-Being

Victoria Creamer
Chief People Officer
Charles River Laboratories

Ronald Arigo
Senior Vice President, CHRO
AAA Northeast

Joan McGrail
CHRO
New Balance
The place where work is conducted, level of work activity and the way work is completed have changed for many employees. While some employees thrive in a modern environment, it can also elevate stress and anxiety, which increases the risk of burnout.
In this boardroom, CHROs will discuss:
- Holistic wellness opportunities to increase work experience and participation
- Methods to tie belonging into emotional support
- Preventative approaches for long-term employee wellness
10:25am - 11:00am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
May 24, 2023
May 25, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Boston CHRO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Westin Boston Seaport DistrictMore Information
Parking
Self-Park: $44/daily, Valet: $54/daily
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Boston Seaport District at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-888-236-2427. Please mention Boston Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $399 USD (plus tax) is April 24, 2023.
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