Peer Connections
Build new connections with peers who understand your challenges and strengthen your trusted professional network.
Gartner CHRO Communities
Trusted peer communities led By CHROs, For CHROs®
Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.
With 13 communities across the globe, serving over 2,100 CHROs, Gartner CHRO Communities bring together leading human resources executives for peer sharing, learning and collaboration. CHROs connect throughout the year to gain new ideas and fresh perspectives, validate strategies and approaches and engage in candid discussions with peers navigating similar challenges.
Each community is guided by a local Governing Body of top CHROs, reflecting our “by and for” model and ensuring agendas and discussion topics at every community event are truly peer-driven.
Participate in your local community for exclusive access to:
CHROs leading local communities
Lisa Britt
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SVP & CHRO
Kane Calamari
Ace Hardware
SVP & CHRO
Cori Davis
Aurora
Chief People Officer
Meaghan Davis
Ampol
Chief People Officer
Donna Dorsey
Alight
CHRO
Amanda Hughes
QBE Insurance Group Ltd
Group Chief People Officer
Meg Newman
Shearer's
Chief People Officer
Kathryn van der Merwe
Telstra Corporation
Group Executive, People, Culture & Communications
Dave Williams
Jaguar Land Rover
Chief People Officer
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments
Explore ways to participate
In-Person
Executive Summit
Connect with a trusted community of CHRO peers at this one‑day, signature event to gain actionable insights and practical solutions to your top priorities and challenges.
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View what to expect.
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from Gartner analysts, practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive sessions and discussions
- One-on-one networking in priority-matched peer meetings
- Purpose‑built networking in an approachable environment
In-Person
Inner Circle
Join fellow CHROs for a dinner event featuring facilitated roundtable discussions and informal networking with trusted peers.
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View what to expect.
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated, roundtable discussions on a key, peer-driven topic
- Interactive discussion, focused on shared learning and real-world experiences
- Informal networking throughout the evening
Virtual
Town Hall
Participate in this one-hour, virtual session where peers in the community engage in candid discussions on timely, relevant topics.
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View what to expect.
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussions or peer-led panel discussions
- Live, unrecorded and designed for active participation
- Topics are timely and relevant to each community’s emerging priorities
Apply to join
Already a Member? Sign InEach application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Learn how executives benefit from connecting with peers
Hear firsthand how community members share experiences, validate strategies, and uncover new ideas through candid conversations with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.
“To hear what other Chief HR Officers are going through -- it's like a treasure trove of ideas and experiences. You can learn from each other's mistakes and successes and failures... You don't get that anywhere else."
Cara McDaniel, Chief HR & Talent Officer
Veritex Community Bank
Discover insights from CHRO peers
Survey Report | August 20, 2026
Survey Report | August 20, 2026
Trends Report: CHRO Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI
This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. It features an in-depth analysis for CHROs, examining how HR executives are addressing the opportunities and challenges of AI transformation. Explore the full report for actionable insights.
Read ArticleTown Hall Insights | April 19, 2026
Town Hall Insights | April 19, 2026
Leading Through Uncertainty — Building the Skills That Unlock Performance
How can CHROs effectively embrace change and lead through ambiguity? Recently, members of the New York CHRO Community gathered for a town hall to share how they are navigating this dynamic landscape and building cultures that not only withstand change, but thrive on it – Here are three key takeaways from the discussion.
Read ArticleBlog | April 6, 2026
Blog | April 6, 2026
The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities
Stuart Hughes, Chief Digital Officer of Kerry Group and one of the first executives to join the UK and Ireland CIO Community, has long recognized the value of connecting with peers to drive business impact. Here, Stuart shares how he has gained practical insights at Executive Summits that have directly influenced his day-to-day work and impacted his organization.
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