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San Francisco CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
June 22, 2021 | 8:00am - 1:30pm PDT
June 22, 2021 | 8:00am - 1:30pm PDT
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the San Francisco CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Taking action and creating accountability for transformational DEI
Reimaging employee experience for the future of work
Leadership for high-performing, distributed teams
Co-Chairs

Amy Hanlon-Rodemich
GlobalLogic
Chief People Officer

Kim Sullivan
Concentrix
Senior Vice President and Global Chief People Officer

Lori Sundberg
Western Digital Corporation
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
What to Expect
Connect with your CHRO community through a variety of different session formats at the upcoming Virtual Executive Summit. You'll have the opportunity to listen, engage and create lasting relationships with like-minded peers.
Agenda
June 22, 2021
8:00am - 8:45am PDT Virtual Summit Keynote
Reinvigorating DE&I Through Your Return to Workplace Strategy
Hosted by Workhuman

Steve Pemberton
CHRO
Workhuman

Amy Wireman
SVP HR
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
How and when companies bring employees back could have long-lasting implications for the business and corporate culture. How are CHROs adjusting their diversity, equity and inclusion practices to create a more engaged and connected culture?
In this session, you will explore:
- The science and impact of a more human workplace
- Strategies for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
- Actions you can take to drive awareness, foster a sense of belonging, and create lasting change
8:45am - 9:00am PDT Break
9:00am - 10:00am PDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Enhancing the Approach to DE&I
Hosted by Syndio

Maria Colacurcio
CEO
Syndio Solutions

Michele Haddad
SVP, Global HR
TIBCO Software

Tracy Layney
SVP, CHRO
Levi Strauss & Co.
Throughout 2020, DE&I programs flourished. To sustain these efforts, leadership must continue to partner across the C-suite and take a thoughtful approach to addressing important endeavors like supporting social justice causes, establishing universal pay equity, and increasing diversity in all levels of the organization. As DE&I programs remain a top priority, how should HR leaders ensure they stay relevant and forward-thinking?
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Strategies to meet the aspirational goals of a robust DE&I program
- Methods of communicating and demonstrating commitment to your workforce
- The future of DE&I programs and trends in supporting social justice causes
9:00am - 10:00am PDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Shifting Strategies for a Modern Employee Experience

Cynthia Burks
SVP, CHRO
Genentech

Amy Hanlon-Rodemich
Chief People Officer
GlobalLogic
Employee experience and connectivity has never been more essential as companies work to bridge the gap in hybrid work environments. Leadership plays a vital role in maintaining a sense of belonging and culture, whether employees are returning to the office or continuing to work remotely.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- How to create a connected and motivational atmosphere for employees in hybrid and remote environments
- Challenges in promoting and building culture with both new and established employees
- Strategies to strengthen employee engagement in the new normal
10:00am - 10:45am PDT Virtual Summit Keynote
The Employee Experience and Wellness Connection
Hosted by BrightPlan

Marthin De Beer
CEO & Founder
BrightPlan

Sonja Wilkerson
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Bloom Energy
Today’s employees view their personal well-being holistically and expect employers to offer support. Organizations can meet this increasing demand by offering comprehensive programs to improve employees’ physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being. Doing so optimizes wellness outcomes and leads to higher levels of engagement and an improved employee experience.
Join this virtual keynote to learn:
- Methods to empower physical, financial, mental, and social well-being among employees
- Barriers to participation in wellness programs, and how employers can help
- How re-thinking wellness programs can improve employee engagement and experience
10:45am - 11:00am PDT Break
11:00am - 12:00pm PDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Meeting the Moment — Evolving Your Employee Value Proposition

Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews
Chief Human Resources Officer
VSP Global

Tina Jones
SVP, Global Human Resources
Cadence Design Systems

Lori Sundberg
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Western Digital Corporation
The blurring of work-life lines, renewed focus on social justice issues, and shifting workforce demographics have led employee expectations to become higher than ever. To attract talent and increase engagement, the employee value proposition should expand to include social responsibility, holistic well-being support, and a strong sense of purpose.
Join this session as CHROs discuss:
- Tying social responsibility and public messaging to the employee value proposition
- Implementing deeper connections to support employee well-being beyond the workplace
- Fostering organization-wide purpose and connection to build belonging and inclusion
11:00am - 12:00pm PDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Fostering Successful Leadership in the New Normal

Anne Cleary
Global Vice President, Human Resources
Wilbur-Ellis Company

Laurie Shakur
VP, Head of People, Rakuten USA & B2B
Rakuten Advertising
For many organizations, the traditional operating model has changed drastically in light of the pandemic. Now CHROs face a new set of challenges as they must educate leaders to manage teams in remote and hybrid work environments, while also ensuring the business hits strategic goals.
Join this virtual boardroom as HR leaders discuss ways to:
- Coach people leaders to be empathetic, flexible and transparent with their teams
- Forecast future skill needs to set the workforce up for success
- Build a robust and diverse talent pipeline
12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT Virtual Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
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