Explore how top HR leaders at UNLEASH America 2025 are leveraging AI, leadership frameworks, and talent intelligence to drive agility, scale internal mobility, and build future-ready, resilient workforces.

No fluff, just real talk, bold ideas, and actionable insights to propel your organization forward.​

 

Emilee DeMartino, Senior Vice President, International Chief People Officer at McDonald's

Key Points:

  1. How to balance global consistency with local cultural relevance

  2. Why listening and collaboration are critical to HR impact

  3. How McDonald’s scales community engagement and innovation globally

Doug Fisher, Chief Security and AI Officer at Lenovo

Key Points:

  1. How to build trustworthy, compliant AI that HR teams can rely on

  2. Why governance, ethics, and legal collaboration are essential for AI success

  3. The importance of balancing innovation with responsibility in emerging tech

Stephanie Kramer, Chief HR Officer, North America at L'Oréal

Key Points:

  1. How the “magic triangle” of HR, employees, and managers drives culture

  2. Why branding and onboarding need to be co-owned across functions

  3. How energy, ease, expertise, and excellence shape standout workplaces

Alim Dhanji, Chief HR Officer at TD SYNNEX

Key Points:

  1. How to embed accountability, psychological safety, and performance culture

  2. Why experimentation is critical for unlocking AI’s full value in HR

  3. How CHROs can lead AI transformation through learning and transparency

Aashna Kircher, Group General Manager, CHRO Products at Workday

Key Points:

  1. How to align AI with core business strategy, not just feature overload

  2. Why simplification and ROI must guide AI adoption in HR

  3. How Illuminate helps HR leaders solve problems, not just collect tools

David Bator, VP, Content & Brand at Achievers

Key Points:

  1. Why recognition isn’t soft, it’s strategic, and critical to retention

  2. How frequent, specific, and personalized recognition boosts engagement

  3. What HR leaders need to know about mental health, productivity, and gratitude

Adam Holton, Chief People Officer at GE Healthcare

Key Points:

  1. Why AI must enhance, not replace, the human side of healthcare

  2. How to build a culture of experimentation, resilience, and connection

  3. What it takes to lead AI transformation with empathy and intention

 
 
 
 

Renad Jarzynski, Head of Rewards and Recognition N.A. at Zurich

Key Points:

  1. How Zurich shifted from transactional to meaningful recognition

  2. Why leadership buy-in is essential for sustainable recognition programs

  3. How to scale cultural change across a 9,000+ employee organization

 

Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo

Key Points:

  1. How to engage candidates at scale across global markets

  2. Why tech like AI is reshaping high-volume recruitment

  3. Adapting hiring strategies for a multigenerational workforce

 

Kyle Forrest, US Future of HR Leader at Deloitte

Key Points:

  1. The biggest tensions facing organizations today

  2. Why human sustainability must be prioritized now

  3. Practical steps for bold, future-focused HR leadership

 

Sue Lam, VP Global People Analytics, Culture, Strategy & Planning at Coca-Cola

Key Points:

  1. How Coca-Cola’s Experience Scorecard drives seamless HR journeys

  2. Strategies to create intuitive, human-centric employee experiences

  3. Measuring success from onboarding to alumni

 

Cole Napper, VP of Research, Innovation & Talent Insights at Lightcast

Key Points:

  1. The tale of two labor markets and what it means for HR

  2. Future impact of talent shortages

  3. What talent intelligence is revealing about economic shifts

 

Vidya Krishnan, Chief Learning Officer at Ericsson

Key Points:

  1. How Ericsson is building a future-ready skills strategy

  2. Practical examples of skills-based workforce transformation

  3. Why lifelong learning is non-negotiable

 

Roopesh Panchasra, VP, Global Executive Search and Global Sourcing at ServiceNow

Key Points:

  1. Why executive succession needs a proactive strategy

  2. How to identify and develop future C-level leaders

  3. The role of data and transparency in succession planning

 
 
 

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Jeff Schwartz, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia Business School

Key Points:

  1. Why “Work Disrupted” is more relevant than ever

  2. How workforce ecosystems expand beyond full-time employees

  3. What organizations must do to stay resilient and opportunity-ready

 

Véronique Sauvé, Senior Manager, Employee Travel and Recognition at Air Canada

Key Points:

  1. Tailoring recognition across frontline, flight, and office teams

  2. Why visibility is the foundation of recognition success

  3. How Air Canada evolved from service awards to meaningful moments

 

Kristian Gaetano, Chief Operating Customer Officer at Achievers

Key Points:

  1. From CSM to COO: what 15 years at Achievers has taught him

  2. How to build customer partnerships that last

  3. A recognition moment he’ll never forget

 

Mechelle Monroe, Chief People Officer at WPP Open X

Key Points:

  1. How AI is transforming learning and collaboration in advertising

  2. Using AI to unlock creativity across diverse teams

  3. Ensuring transparency and trust in AI across the org

 

Ryan Stene, Vice President, Global Talent Attraction and Engagement at Wells Fargo

Key Points:

  1. How to use AI to elevate, not just automate, recruiting

  2. Aligning AI with employer branding and candidate experience

  3. Practical ways to scale talent acquisition without losing the human touch

 

Amy Schultz, Chief Learning and Talent Officer at DTE

Key Points:

  1. How DTE linked culture transformation to business results

  2. The connection between engagement and innovation excellence

  3. Lessons in embedding cultural values into every level of the org

 

Arun Serikar, Vice President, Digital HR at Schneider Electric

Key Points:

  1. How Schneider unified its HR tech stack to boost EX and productivity

  2. Balancing AI and automation with compliance and accuracy

  3. Challenges and solutions in global HR tech transformation

 
 
 

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Anu Subramanian, Chief Technology Officer at Achievers

Key Points:

  1. Why integration matters in a crowded HR tech landscape

  2. What excites her most about Achievers’ future

  3. A powerful recognition moment that stuck with her

 

Ben Sieke, Director, Talent Development and Learning at Delta Dental

Key Points:

  1. Reinventing leadership frameworks to match business strategy

  2. Making continuous learning stick

  3. How to embed leadership expectations into daily decisions

 

Frank Congiu, EVP, Human Capital Strategy at Randstad

Key Points:

  1. Why HR community-building is more essential than ever

  2. What makes intimate CHRO dinners powerful and impactful

  3. Who inspires him in today’s HR landscape

 

Paul Rubenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Visier

Key Points:

  1. The biggest AI shifts happening across the HR space

  2. Why AI is becoming the new management operating system

  3. The mindset shift HR leaders need to adopt now

 

Jennifer Erfurth, x4 Chief People Officer

Key Points:

  1. What drives her as a 4-time CPO across industries

  2. Lessons in adapting people strategy across sectors

  3. How to lead with heart in times of transformation

 
 

Marc Coleman, Founder & CEO at UNLEASH

Key Points:

  1. How UNLEASH scaled into a global HR powerhouse

  2. What it takes to stay relevant in a fast-moving industry

  3. The role of events in shaping the future of HR

 

Bob Memmer, Chief Revenue Officer at Achievers

Key Points:

  1. Why he returned to HR tech, and what keeps him excited

  2. How to make the business case for recognition technology

  3. A recognition moment that changed everything

 

David Green, Executive Director and Member of the Board at Insight222

Key Points:

  1. How people analytics is driving organizational excellence

  2. Trends shaping digital HR leadership

  3. What’s next for evidence-based decision-making in HR