
Minneapolis CHRO Community
Executive Summit
May 24, 2023 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
May 24, 2023
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Minneapolis'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:
Developing human-centric and adaptable leaders
Curating employee experience to retain talent in a competitive market
Building and preserving a cohesive culture
Minneapolis 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

Elcio Barcelos
U.S. Bank
Senior Executive Vice President, CHRO

Patience Ferguson
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
SVP, Human Resources and Inclusion

Laurie Marsh
Ecolab
EVP and CHRO Human Resources

Julie Sexton
Land O'Lakes
SVP & CHRO
What to Expect
Agenda
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Executive Presence for Lasting Leadership
Hosted by CoachHub

Chris Ulrich
Body Language Expert & Political Consultant
Guest Speaker
Any given gesture -a nod, a point of the finger - unconsciously communicates powerful ideas and feelings that have tangible consequences. Top executives are generally proficient in their ability to interact with others, but the stakes are raised during high-level negotiations, reporting to the board, inspiring and empowering senior managers or dealing with tricky internal matters.
Join body language expert Chris Ulrich as he shares:
- Why every movement and action is magnified in high-level situations
- Tools and techniques to build rapport quickly
- How executives can communicate more effectively
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Working Together – The CHRO-CFO Partnership

Jenny Guldseth
Chief Human Resources Officer
Allianz Life US

Bill Gaumond
Chief Financial Officer
Allianz Life US
With economic uncertainty increasing both talent and financial pressures, a solid CHRO-CFO relationship will be key in reducing risk and improving organizational performance. How can CHROs and CFOs better understand their respective priorities and synchronize their strategies?
Join this fireside chat for perspective on:
- Strengthening the CHRO-CFO partnership for mutual success
- Understanding how talent initiatives affect financial priorities
- Increasing efficiency to navigate unpredictable economic circumstances
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
The Future of Work – Mental Health Trends in the Workplace 2023
Hosted by Calm

Scott Domann
Chief People Officer
Calm
The future of work is here, and it starts with mental health. Leading employers recognize employee mental well-being is key for workforce productivity and overall business performance. When your employees’ mental well-being is thriving, your organization directly benefits–they take fewer sick days, deliver higher performance and have lower rates of burnout and turnover.
Join this session to learn:
- Five future-of-work mental health trends you need to know about for 2023
- Emerging mental health needs and benefit gaps
- Recommendations to address these new mental health challenges
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Thinking Win-Win in the Competition for Talent
Hosted by Strategic Education Inc.

Terry McDonough
Senior Advisor, Employer and Career Pathways
Strategic Education

Florie Ellwein
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jostens

Robin Ritter
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mortenson
Competition for quality talent is still fierce, and it is more important than ever for organizations to invest in learning, development and career pathway opportunities to retain the very best people.
Join this session to discuss:
- Investing in internal development of employees
- Leveraging career pathways and learning opportunities to attract and retain talent
- Implementing innovative learning practices
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.
10:30am - 11:00am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Office Hours with Chris Ulrich
What does your body language say about you? What shifts might you make to change how others perceive you? Join this special one-on-one session exclusively for Governing Body members with body-language expert, Chris Ulrich for candid feedback on your in-person and online body language. Sessions are 20-minutes and pre-registration is required.
In this unique, private session, you’ll receive:
- One-on-one consultation with a premier expert
- Live analysis of your unique body language cues
- Personalized executive presence improvements
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Minneapolis 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
Hyatt Regency MinneapolisParking and Transportation
Information regarding parking and transportation can be found here.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 612-370-1234. Please mention G-EVMY to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $149 USD (plus tax) is May 1, 2023.
Community Program Manager
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