2026 Southern California CHRO Community Town Hall

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It's Lonely at the Top – Forging Vital Connections

Participate with your CHRO peers in the Southern California community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for HR leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.

Join fellow CHROs in the Southern California community to discuss:

Curating and sustaining a valuable network at any career stage

Identifying and prioritizing the right connections for your role

Originating and nurturing meaningful professional relationships as a leader

Discussion Leaders

Members of the Southern California CHRO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Rahwa Ghebre-Ab

Lionsgate

EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Moderator

Agenda

April 29, 2026

11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

It's Lonely at the Top – Forging Vital Connections

C-suite roles can be lonely by nature, and the role of CHRO can feel particularly isolating. Making the right connections is vital for support, insight, and success but it’s difficult to know where to look. Whether you’re a well-tenured leader, new to the role, or even to the C-suite, investment in solid – not merely comfortable – relationships is vital to both success and wellbeing.

Join this town hall for a candid discussion on:

Curating and sustaining a valuable network at any career stage
Identifying and prioritizing the right connections for your role
Originating and nurturing meaningful professional relationships as a leader

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Town Hall

It's Lonely at the Top – Forging Vital Connections

Discussion Leaders

Agenda

April 29, 2026

It's Lonely at the Top – Forging Vital Connections

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