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Join a powerful network of peers
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
Philadelphia CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Philadelphia CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Peter Adebi
Nemours Health System
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Susan Kelliher
The Chemours Co
Chief People Officer
Larry Kleinman
Highmark
EVP and CHRO
Kristie Pappal
Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources
Nancy Stefanowicz
NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO
Members
Calvin U. Allen
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Cat Bird
Health Partners Plans
Chief Administrative and Diversity Officer
Victoria Boyd Brifo
Air Products
SVP & CHRO
Erin Bushnell
Cozen O'Connor
CHRO
Scott Carroll
Global Container Terminals
CHRO
Patti Cassidy
FIS Global
SVP, SR. Executive Succession & Organization Optimization
George Crowley
University of Pennsylvania
CHRO - Clinical Practices
Rhonda Curry
Highmark Wholecare
VP, CHRO
Margaret Dinneny
Wawa
Chief People Officer
Bob Donegan
Asplundh
Chief Human Resources Officer
Michele Estep
OceanFirst Financial Corp
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Ted Fries
EnerSys
Sr. Vice President Human Resources
Gerry Geckle
Universal Health Services
SVP, HR
Bob Harrop
East Penn Manufacturing
Vice President, Human Resources
Liz Heitner
Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Chief Human Resources Officer
Vicki Henn
PNC
CHRO
Jack Heuer
University of Pennsylvania
VP, HR
Margolit Hillsberg
Janney Montgomery Scott
SVP CHRO
Christin Joyner
AAA Club Alliance
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Jessica Kazmaier
Rite Aid
SVP & CHRO
Melanie Kennedy
American Water Works
SVP Human Resources
Roxanne Klein
Enviva
SVP, HR, CHRO
Jamie Korlesky
Cardone Industries
VP, CHRO
Janis Leigh
Giant Eagle
EVP and Chief People Officer
Renee Lewandowski
Agilent Technologies
Global Head of Business Human Resources
Wendy Livingston
Harsco Corporation
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
Marcia Lyssy
BDP International
CHRO
Heidi Manna
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kyle Matthews
FMC
Vice President, Human Resources
Donovan Mattole
Brenntag North America
Vice President Human Resources Americas
Katherine McEvilly
Covestro US
VP, Head of HR - US
Brigette McInnis-Day
UiPath
Chief People Officer
Sean McManus
De Lage Landen
SVP, HR
Barry Melnkovic
US Steel
SVP & CHRO
Margorie Michele
Penn Medicine
Associate Vice President HR Operations
Carol Pandza
AmeriHealth Caritas
SVP & CHRO
Meghan Patton
Jefferson Health
SVP HR & Associate CHRO
Michelle Piekutowski
Carnegie Mellon University
Associate VP, CHRO
Tony Rico
Goya Foods, Inc.
Director, Human Resources
Daniel Ross
Day & Zimmermann Group
CHRO & SVP HR
Lisa Santin
Graham Packaging
VP HR
Tina Simmons
Comcast
Senior VP, Human Resources (Central Division)
Pamela Teufel
Main Line Health
SVP & CHRO
Shannon Thomas
EnerSys
CHRO
Carmen Twyman
BlackRock Inc
Global Head of HR Risk and Compliance
Peggy Verdi
Subaru of America
CHRO
Kelli Walsh
D&H Distributing
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Glennis Williams
MSA Safety Inc
VP & CHRO
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
August 2, 2023 | 1 hour
Philadelphia CHRO Town Hall
AI is Here — How Should HR Leaders Respond?
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
November 1, 2023 | 1 day
Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Philadelphia CHRO Inner Circle - 04/18/2023
Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit - 11/16/2022
Philadelphia CHRO Town Hall - 09/20/2022
Philadelphia CHRO Inner Circle - 04/05/2022
Philadelphia CHRO Town Hall - 02/22/2022
Philadelphia CHRO Peer Roundtable - 10/20/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Town Hall - 09/23/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/22/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Town Hall - 02/24/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Peer Roundtable - 12/08/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 4, 2023
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 4, 2023
Championing Organizational Culture: One CHRO’s Journey
In recent years, organizational culture has become recognized as essential to the business strategy, but for Chief Marketing and People Officer at O.C. Tanner Mindi Cox, this is not a new phenomenon. Here, Mindi shares her leadership journey and how she is leveraging her position in the C-suite to create fulfilling employee experiences.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | MAY 15, 2023
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Top 5 Priorities for C-Suite Executives in 2023
Each year, we survey C-level executives across our communities to ask their top priorities for the year. The Leadership Perspective Survey gives us the opportunity to compare enterprise-wide priorities across different roles in the C-suite. Read what more than 3,000 executives told us they are focusing on in 2023.
VIEW POSTSURVEY REPORT | MAY 11, 2023
SURVEY REPORT | MAY 11, 2023
Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CHROs in 2023
CHROs are on the frontlines of developing the future of work. But what steps are they taking to get there? More than 450 CHROs responded to our Leadership Perspective Survey, indicating their key focus areas and planned actions for 2023. Here, we examine their top 3 goals and challenges for the year ahead.
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