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Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
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Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Shifting Business Focus From Critical Roles to Critical Skills
- Revolutionizing the Employee Experience to Aid Retention
- New Ways of Leading for a New Era of Work
Boston CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Boston CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Ronald Arigo
AAA Northeast
Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Lisa Britt
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SVP, CHRO
Mary Beth DeNooyer
Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO
Janice Deskus
Staples
CHRO
Joe Sangregorio
Curia
CHRO
Members
Alicia Austin
Puma North America, Inc.
SVP NA People & Organization
Danielle Benedict
UNFI
CHRO
Jennifer Briere
National Grid
CHRO
Deborah Butters
The Orbia companies
SVP & Chief People Officer
Lisa Cloutier
Lindt & Sprüngli USA
VP, Human Resources
Janell Dubsky
Martignetti Companies
Vice President Human Resources
Lauren Duprey
Takeda
CHRO
Moran Elitsur
Boston Housing Authority
Director, Human Resources
Sarah Evans
Ocean Spray
CHRO
Amy Fardella
The TJX Companies
EVP & CHRO
Magali Four
PerkinElmer
Chief People & Culture Officer
Stephanie Franklin
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Chief Human Resource Officer
Michele Grazulis
Northeastern University
VP & CHRO
Mark Griffin
BJ's Wholesale Club
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sue Harris
Beth Israel Lahey Health
CHRO
Belinda Hyde
Waters Corp
SVP & CHRO
Kelly Imberman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Executive Director, HR
Greg Kayata
Viant
CHRO
Michal Kimeldorfer Rabinowitz
Teradyne
VP Human Resources
Jez Langhorn
Global Partners LP
CHRO
Joan McGrail
New Balance
CHRO
Laurie Miller
Haemonetics
SVP & CHRO
Jane Moyer
Commonwealth Financial Network
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Joe Nedder
Edelman Financial Engines
CHRO
Mai-Lan Nguyen
Schneider Electric
SVP HR North America Operations
Carolyn O'Boyle
The Boston Beer Company
Chief People Officer
Miriam Ort
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lenka Patten
Ameresco
CHRO
Kathy-Jo Payette
Panera Bread
Chief People Officer
Evan Pierce
Boston Celtics
VP, People & Culture
Andy Porter
Relay Therapeutics
Chief Administrative Officer
Brendan Reidy
Acushnet Company
Chief People Officer
Alejandro Reyes
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
SVP & Chief People Officer
Rosemary Sheehan
Mass General Brigham
CHRO
Melanie Tinto
Wex
Chief Human Resources Officer
Debra Vasques Bruneau
Nitto Denko Corporation
Vice President of Human Resources
Ellen Wallace
Berkley One
Vice President of Human Resources
John Weaver
IPG Photonics
Vice President of Human Resources - Worldwide
Carolyn Wiesenhahn
CDW
Chief People Officer
Arthur Wood
Cabot Corp
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
March 30, 2023 | 1 hour
Boston CHRO Town Hall
Developing Human-Centered Leaders
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
May 25, 2023 | 1 day
Boston CHRO Executive Summit
Westin Boston Seaport District
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September 7, 2023 | an evening
Boston CHRO Inner Circle
State Room
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Boston CHRO Town Hall - 12/08/2022
Boston CHRO Inner Circle - 09/22/2022
Boston CHRO Executive Summit - 06/07/2022
Boston CHRO Town Hall - 03/22/2022
Boston CHRO Executive Summit - 11/18/2021
Boston CHRO Town Hall - 10/14/2021
Boston CHRO Town Hall - 08/05/2021
Boston CHRO Town Hall - 05/19/2021
Boston CHRO Peer Roundtable - 05/04/2021
Boston CHRO Peer Roundtable - 03/11/2021
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Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
4 Common Practices of Successful CHROs
What can CHROs do to address these conflicting pressures and be effective leaders? We asked CHROs across Evanta communities to share their advice for someone just starting out in the role as a CHRO, and we noticed four common practices CHROs from top organizations do differently. Learn more.
VIEW POSTTOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
Tackling Talent in 2023
In 2023, the talent landscape is not expected to see any relief from the challenges presented in previous years, but what can human resources leaders do to support their organization through this time of high turnover? Recently, CHROs from the New York Community gathered for a Town Hall to address their top talent challenges and tactics to overcome them – these are their takeaways.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 9, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 9, 2023
2023 CHRO Leadership Perspectives
CHROs are using their position in the C-suite to impact mission critical priorities across the enterprise, including driving growth and improving employee satisfaction and engagement. But as the business landscape continues to shift, so do CHROs’ priorities on a functional level. Learn what 450 CHROs say are their most important priorities in 2023.
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