
New York CHRO Community
Executive Summit
May 7, 2024 | Conrad New York Downtown
May 7, 2024
Conrad New York Downtown
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with New York'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:
Reducing Organization Design Friction to Remain Competitive in Times of Change
Transforming Workforce Planning From Tactical to Strategic
Identifying, Growing and Retaining Employees with the Skills Your Business Requires
New York 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

Mike Bokina
Hanwha Group
CHRO, Hanwha USA

Mike Prutting
Bigelow Tea
Vice President, Human Resources

Bala Sathyanarayanan
Greif
Executive Vice President & CHRO

Kelly Slieter
AdvanSix
CHRO
What to Expect
Agenda
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
The Alchemy of Talent — Unlocking Peak Performance on Complex Teams

Vijay Pendakur, Ph.D.
Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach
Guest Speaker
In a time of extraordinary disruption and rapid change, extended periods of uncertainty can often lead to diminished team outcomes. But, skillful leaders can harness specific tools to enable their teams to flourish in complex times. This interactive workshop will focus on the science and skills of psychological safety and team connection, two proven drivers of team performance in moments of disruption.
Join this session with Dr. Vijay Pendakur to learn how to:
- Leverage scientific evidence supporting the strong connection between diversity and business success
- Upskill managers to lead psychologically safe teams
- Harness the behavioral science of team connection to increase team resilience in extended periods of change
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Reimagining a New People-Centric Future
Hosted by O.C. Tanner

Gary Beckstrand
VP, O.C. Tanner Institute
O.C. Tanner
Organizations face increased expectations to place their people at the center of business—and the next step is making that practical for all involved. Hear the latest research on how organizations everywhere can cultivate nimble resiliency amid change and enhance their people experience to create a future that allows employees to stay, feel fulfilled, and do their best work.
Join this session to learn:
- Leading with practical empathy
- Supporting the critical 80%
- Achieving equitable flexibility
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Beyond a Paycheck – Fostering Financial Well-Being
Hosted by FinFit

Michael Woodhead
Chief Revenue Officer
FinFit

Caryn Ciaio
CHRO
CareCentrix

Susan Osgood
VP, Corporate HR
Sharp Electronics Corp
Employees who do not feel financially secure can struggle to stay productive and are more likely to suffer stress-related health issues. By incorporating financial health into well-being programs, HR leaders can address a critical factor impacting employees’ ability to show up and perform at work.
Join this session for insights on:
- Understanding workforce financial wellness as a strategic business initiative
- Equipping employees with money management skills to build readiness and resilience
- Driving program participation by addressing diverse financial needs and challenges
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Evolving Succession Planning for 2024

Roe Demonte
EVP, CHRO
Turner Construction

Lauren Geer
CHRO
IAC

Denise Lowsley
EVP & CHRO
Hanover Insurance Group
Amid relentless internal and external disruptions, succession plans become even more essential but more vulnerable to becoming outdated. How can CHROs monitor and strengthen their bench, ensuring the right leaders will be ready at the right time?
Join this session to discuss:
- Rebuilding and diversifying depleted leadership pipelines
- Creating adaptable succession plans in a changing environment
- Aligning successors to future organizational needs
10:25am - 11:05am 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.
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Learning as a Cultural Differentiator

Joe Sangregorio
CHRO
Curia
Today’s employees are hungry for learning and development opportunities, career pathways and room for professional growth. To stand out to top talent, Curia wove learning and development into organizational culture and embedded curiosity as a core value.
Join this session to explore how to:
- Empower employees to drive their own careers and development
- Leverage learning programs as a differentiator
- Drive a culture of learning across the organization
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Why Don’t Employees Feel Supported?
Hosted by Alight

Matthew Bragstad
VP, Strategy, Vision, Storytelling, Evangelism
Alight

Andrew Gold
CHRO
Pitney Bowes

Michele Olton
Head of People and Culture, USA
World Economic Forum
Most organizations have expanded benefits in both volume and scope, but many employees are frustrated with information overload and overall employee experience. How can CHROs build meaningful connections between the workforce and their benefits while navigating an ever-expanding technology ecosystem?
Attend this session to learn:
- Strategies for connecting employee insights to actions to power stronger engagement
- Ways to integrate employee experiences to increase adoption
- How organizations can leverage personalization and AI to help people feel seen and cared for
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Building and Bolstering Better Managers
Hosted by Protiviti

Fran Maxwell
Managing Director, People Advisory and Organizational Change
Protiviti

Dave Kutayiah
Managing Director & Head of HR
Clarion Partners

Deni Stott
Chief People & Culture Officer
Vroom
Managers are feeling the pressure as they balance business priorities with new employee expectations surrounding culture and flexibility. To top it off, managerial approaches that were successful in pre-pandemic times will no longer suffice. To ensure organizational success, CHROs must provide a clear roadmap for leaders from the frontline to the C-suite.
Join this session to discuss:
- Increasing managerial competence and change management skills
- Identifying and relieving pressure points within the organization
- Clarifying managerial priorities to enable executives to focus on broader strategy
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the New York 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
Conrad New York DowntownParking Information:
Valet: $80
Self Park: Multiple locations around the Property.
- Icon Parking
- Manhattan Parking Garage
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Conrad New York Downtown at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 212-945-0100. Please mention Evanta Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $559 USD (plus tax) is April 15, 2024.
Community Program Manager
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