
Houston CHRO Community
Inner Circle
March 26, 2026 | Steak 48
March 26, 2026
Steak 48
Collaborate with your peers
Join Houston's top CHROs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Keeping Up with Business Demands and Mitigating Change Fatigue in a Dynamic Economy
Attracting the Right Talent and Upskilling the Workforce in the Age of AI
Developing Today's Leadership for the Trends of Tomorrow
Houston CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Linda Borne
McDermott International
SVP, CHRO

Bill Ennis
Academy Sports + Outdoors
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Chuck Kemper
American Bureau of Shipping
CHRO

Shibu Varghese
MD Anderson Cancer Center
SVP, People, Culture, Infrastructure & CHRO
Agenda
Coming Soon
We are currently working with C-level leaders in your community to build the most timely and relevant agenda. All of our sessions, topics and discussions are driven By CHROs, For CHROs® to ensure the most valuable experience.
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Houston CHRO Community Inner Circle.
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
Steak 48More Information
Parking:
Hosted Valet
Dress Code:
In order to maintain an enjoyable environment for all guests, athletic wear, excessively revealing clothing and exposed undergarments, will not be permitted. We prefer no printed t-shirts, hats or visors and always appreciate collared shirts and/or sports coats. Please dress as your always elegant selves. You are going to have a great time.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.