
San Francisco CHRO Community
Executive Summit
June 27, 2024 | Grand Hyatt at SFO
June 27, 2024
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with San Francisco'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 next-generation leaders by evolving role expectations instead of new skills
Reshaping a corporate culture that thrives in a hybrid environment
Investing in the right HR technology to drive growth and meet business expectations
San Francisco 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

Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews
VSP Global
CHRO

Cori Davis
Genentech
Chief People Officer

Eric Hunn
Premier Protein
SVP of People, CHRO

Eva Majercsik
Genesys
EVP & Chief People Officer

Kim Sullivan
Proofpoint
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.
Team Effectiveness 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
Futureproofing Skillsets with Strategic Planning

Grace Lee
EVP Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
Lumentum

Estrella Parker
Chief People Officer
Cupertino Electric

Erin Dangerfield
SVP, People and Culture
Golden State Warriors
A Gartner study found 33% of the skills needed in an average job posting from 2019 are no longer necessary in 2024. As job responsibilities continue to evolve, CHROs must anticipate the versatility of future skillsets. Shifting from a tactical short term approach to a strategic long term plan can set the workforce up for success.
Join this session to discuss:
- Planning for challenges that result in talent gaps
- Anticipating evolving job responsibilities
- Implementing a formal development program aimed at future skills
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Expanding Talent Pipelines Through the Power of Potential

Julie Beley
Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer
WSGR

Amelia Generalis
Chief People Officer
Opendoor

Eva Majercsik
EVP & Chief People Officer
Genesys
Organizations have long discussed diversifying their talent pipelines, and recent technological and labor market disruptions are forcing some to take action now to meet skill needs. How can CHROs help democratize job access to prioritize potential over credentials?
Join this session to discuss:
- Establishing inclusive and transparent recruitment practices
- Looking past outdated qualification requirements when assessing candidates
- Appealing to untapped talent pools from diverse industries and backgrounds
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
What's Next in HR Tech and Analytics?

Claire Zhang
Head of HR | Vice President, People
Samsung Electronics America

Martin Woodrow
SVP, Human Resources Americas
Rakuten
In the competitive Bay Area market, many organizations strive to be on the cutting edge of technology and data utilization. But when it comes to HR specifically, insufficient talent analytics capabilities and challenges with technological implementation can limit impact.
Join this session to hear how CHROs can:
- Close technical skills gaps to future-proof the HR function
- Build a data-driven HR function that advances talent outcomes
- Optimize people technology and analytics to drive business results
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Why Don’t Employees Feel Supported?
Hosted by Alight

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

Erin Andre
SVP & CHRO
Informatica

Melissa Ribeiro
Chief People Officer
Encora
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
Reshaping Employee Development for Business Needs

Daniel Swartz
CHRO, Global Operations
Align Technology

Eric Hunn
SVP of People, CHRO
Premier Protein
Despite a massive spend, Gartner research shows learning & development managers feel only one in three employees can quickly apply the skills they've learn in training. By changing behaviors and rethinking growth to focus on filling enterprise gaps, CHROs can be crucial in reshaping organizational success.
Joins this boardroom to discuss:
- Thinking beyond personal and individual transformation
- Focusing on development for practical application
- Creating out of the box strategies for upskilling
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the San Francisco 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
Grand Hyatt at SFOParking Information:
Valet parking at the hotel is $48 for 6+ hours and overnight parking.
Accommodation Information:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Grand Hyatt at SFO at a reduced conference rate. Please email the Conference Manager to make a reservation at hannah.mcdougall@gartner.com.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $309 (plus taxes) is Monday, June 3, 2024.
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