Jon M. Chu is known for his visually stunning blockbuster films, as well as his kinetic work across various genres from groundbreaking series to commercials and films. Additionally, his unique storytelling ability has earned him the honor of inclusion on the Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 list as well as Variety’s New Hollywood Leaders.

Most recently, Chu directed Universal Pictures’ critically acclaimed WICKED, starring Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Part 1 of the feature-film adaptation of the record-breaking musical phenomenon released in theaters on November 22, 2024 and quickly became a box-office hit, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway adaption in domestic box office history in its second week earning over $350 million globally. His memoir, Viewfinder, is his journey from growing up in the Silicon Valley to transitioning to Hollywood and helming major studio projects, released Summer 2024. The book is an uplifting tale of belonging, creativity and learning to see who you truly are.

His recent projects include the critically acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS for Warner Bros. Studios as well as the worldwide phenomenon CRAZY RICH ASIANS, which was nominated for numerous awards, including a SAG Award, a Golden Globe and PGA Award. It is one of the top 10 highest grossing romantic comedies of all time and the highest in a decade. It was also the first contemporary studio picture in more than 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast and opened a new chapter in Asian-American representation in Hollywood.

Chu is in post-production on WICKED: PART TWO, which is set to release on November 21, 2025, and is attached to develop to direct the highly anticipated biopic for Britney Spears based on her memoir, The Woman in Me, with Universal. He is also in development on Dr. Seuss’ OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! with Warner Bros and JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot, which will be his first animated film. His previous films include GI. JOE: RETALIATION, NOW YOU SEE ME 2, JUSTIN BIEBER’S NEVER SAY NEVER and many more representing over 1.3 billion dollars in the worldwide box office.

Penny Pennington is the managing partner of Edward Jones, a leading financial services company dedicated to helping its 8 million clients turn their life plans into financial strategies. Under her leadership, the firm delivers on its purpose to partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society.

As Edward Jones begins its second century, Pennington, as the firm's sixth managing partner, is guiding Edward Jones through a cultural renewal and strategic transformation that is purpose-driven, leader-led and team-based. The firm's approximately 54,000 associates and nearly 19,500 financial advisors throughout the U.S. and Canada are committed to meeting clients' growing desires and expectations for a trusted advisor who deeply understands their goals and guides them to meet those goals with professional advice that reflects their unique situations.

With more branch offices in more communities than any other financial services company, Pennington is seeking to lift more people up through three areas of focus: partnering for lasting financial strength, promoting healthier futures, and advancing inclusive growth. One way Edward Jones brings these priorities to life is by promoting financial wellness; through its Financial Fitness program, the firm is committed to educating 1 million learners by the end of 2025. Edward Jones believes that serving more clients in more communities, and helping them achieve more possibilities in their lives, invigorates families and futures for this generation and generations to come.

Pennington began her career with Edward Jones as a financial advisor in 2000 after a 14-year career in banking and was named a principal in 2006. She held various leadership roles in the firm's St. Louis home office before being named managing partner in 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and she was named No. 69 on the Fortune Most Powerful Women* list.

In 2022, Pennington was elected to serve a three-year term as a large-firm governor of the FINRA Board of Governors, which oversees management in the administration of FINRA’s affairs and the promotion of FINRA’s welfare, objectives and purposes. She is an active member of the St. Louis community, serving on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees.

*2023 Fortune Most Powerful Women, published October 2023, data as of August 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Dr. Anirudh Devgan is President and CEO of Cadence and is a member of the Board of Directors. Prior to becoming CEO in 2021, he was President of Cadence, before which he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Digital & Signoff and System Verification groups. Under his leadership, Cadence has significantly grown its computational software and hardware portfolio, expanded into adjacent and new markets, and achieved several years of record revenue growth. Prior to joining Cadence in 2012, Dr. Devgan was Corporate VP and member of the executive staff at Magma Design Automation and earlier held management and technical roles at IBM.

Dr. Devgan is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities in electronic design automation (EDA) and successfully pioneered the application of massively parallel and distributed architectures to create several industry firsts and most impactful products in the areas of SPICE simulation, library characterization, place and route, static timing, power, and electromagnetics, among several others. He also drove the first common compiler architecture for emulation and prototyping platforms.

Dr. Devgan is an IEEE Fellow, member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), has written numerous research papers, and holds 27 US patents. He has won several awards, including the prestigious Phil Kaufman Award for his extensive contributions to EDA as well as the IBM Corporate Award and IEEE McCalla Award. Dr. Devgan serves on the boards of the Global Semiconductor Alliance and the Electronic System Design Alliance.

Dr. Devgan received a Bachelor of Technology degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and MS and PhD degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

As CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian leads 100,000 global professionals who are building the world’s premier international airline, powered by a people-driven, customer-focused culture and spirit of innovation.

Under Ed’s leadership, Delta is transforming the air travel experience with generational investments in technology, aircraft, airport facilities and, most importantly, Delta’s employees worldwide. A more-than-25-year Delta veteran, Ed has been a critical leader in Delta’s long-term strategy and champion of putting Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and servant leadership at the core of every decision.

Since being named Delta’s CEO in May 2016, Ed has expanded Delta’s leading position as the world’s most reliable airline while growing its global footprint and enhancing the customer experience in the air and on the ground. During his tenure as CEO, Delta has become America’s most awarded airline, having been named the Wall Street Journal’s top U.S. airline; Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year, the top-ranking airline in Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, the Platinum Award recipient for operational excellence by Cirium; among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies listand many more.

In 2018, Fortune named Ed among “The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” and in 2019, he was elected to the membership of the Council on Foreign Relations. In 2021, amidst a global pandemic, Ed was awarded for his Executive Leadership in FlightGlobal’s 2021 Airline Strategy Awards and named among the Top 10 CEOs of 2021 in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards as a leader who excelled at supporting their people. Ed was most recently honored by his peer CEOs and named Chief Executive magazine’s2023 Chief Executive of the Year in addition to the 2024 Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend Magazine.

Ed’s values-based leadership propelled the airline to become the industry leader and a trusted global brand, guided by empathy, humanity and devotion to service, which has served Delta well in good times and bad. He has served as a Delta leader and steered the company through the most challenging periods of the company’s history, including 9/11, bankruptcy and COVID-19.

When asked to sum up his job in five words, Ed’s response is: “Taking care of our people.” The answer reflects his leadership philosophy, which is based on the “virtuous circle” – if you take care of your people, they take care of your customers, whose business and loyalty allow you to reward your investors.

Ed joined Delta in 1998 as V.P. – Finance and Controller. He was named Chief Financial Officer in 2005, and in 2007 he was appointed to serve as Delta’s President.

Before joining Delta, Ed held senior finance positions at Frito-Lay International and Pepsi-Cola International. Ed started his career with Price Waterhouse, where he became an audit partner in its New York practice.

Ed grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York, and graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He lives in Atlanta and is deeply involved in his faith, family and community.

John Pearson has been the CEO of DHL Express and a member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Post AG since January 1, 2019, overseeing the Express division. He also leads Customer Solutions & Innovation, DHL’s global account management and innovation unit, and is responsible for DHL Group Brand Marketing.

With over three decades of experience, John has held leadership roles across the globe, including CEO positions for DHL Express in Europe, APEM (Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and EEMEA. He has an extensive background in sales, marketing, and general management, contributing to DHL’s success in regions such as the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Oceania.

John began his career with DHL in 1986 and continues to drive innovation and growth in the express industry worldwide.

Anthony Capuano is President and CEO of Marriott International, Inc. In his role, Mr. Capuano presides over the world’s largest hospitality company and some of the most iconic brands in travel. The company now has nearly 9,100 properties across 142 countries and territories and over 30 brands. It also has the travel industry’s largest customer loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, which has more than 219 million members.

Before his appointment as CEO in February 2021, Mr. Capuano was Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services, where he led the strategic unit growth of all of Marriott’s brands while overseeing the global design team as well as Marriott’s global operating standards and protocols for thousands of properties around the world. Mr. Capuano was also responsible for oversight of the EDITION Hotels, a unique concept in the luxury lifestyle hotel space conceived by hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International.

Mr. Capuano joined Marriott in 1995 and was instrumental in its steady growth over the years, which included the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2016. Mr. Capuano began his Marriott career as part of the Market Planning and Feasibility team, where he helped the company assess the overall economic viability of new and existing hotels, balancing the company’s interests with the needs of hotel owners and developers, investors, lenders, and operators.

That role prepared him to lead Marriott’s development efforts in the Western United States and Canada for its full-service hotel brands. Later, his responsibilities expanded to include North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. In 2009, Mr. Capuano assumed global development responsibility. He began overseeing global design in 2014 and global operations in January 2020.

Mr. Capuano earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in Hotel Administration. He is an active member of the Cornell Hotel Society, The Cornell School of Hotel Administration Dean’s Advisory Board, as well as the Business Roundtable and the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s IREFAC Council. Additionally, Mr. Capuano serves on the Board of Directors for McDonald's Corporation and Save Venice, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venice, Italy. He resides in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife and daughter.

Ms. Richie joined Synchrony as a non-voting Board observer in July 2015. She became an independent director in 2017 and a member of the Synchrony Bank board in 2021. She also serves as an independent director at Bright Horizons, Hasbro and Seat Geek, and as an executive mentor with The ExCo Group, advising Fortune 500 c-suite executives on matters of strategy, personal leadership, and corporate culture.

Ms. Richie served as President of the Women’s National Basketball Association LLC from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she served as a brand consultant for Teach For America and Chief Marketing Officer of Girl Scouts of the United States of America. The bulk of her career was spent at Ogilvy & Mather, where she held various leadership positions including Senior Partner and Executive Group Director and member of the Operating and Diversity Advisory Boards.

Ms. Richie has been recognized as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Business by The Network Journal, one of the Most Influential African Americans in Sports by Black Enterprise, and one of the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy magazine. She is the recipient of numerous awards including Sports Business Journal’s Game Changer Award and Ebony magazine’s Outstanding Women in Marketing and Communications Award.

A proud alumna of Dartmouth College, Ms. Richie was Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2017 to 2021 and currently serves as chair of the Hopkins Center for the Arts Advisory board and trustee of Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and Dartmouth- Hitchcock Clinic.

Brian Doubles is President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Synchrony, one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies.

Brian was named CEO in 2021, after serving as President for two years and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for 10 years.

As President, Brian led the development of Synchrony’s long-term strategy, driving profitability and growth, while creating value for its partners and shareholders. In this role he focused on Synchrony’s continued leadership in digital payments, accelerating growth, driving the company’s strategic initiatives and transforming how Synchrony works. In addition, he led Synchrony’s strategic prioritization process, including efforts centered around accelerating Synchrony’s digital transformation and commercial strategies. Brian also led Synchrony’s work to elevate diversity and inclusion, focusing on driving enterprise-wide action and change in workforce development and inclusion; financial growth and wellness; and racial equality and social reform.

As CFO, he played a pivotal role in Synchrony’s initial public offering in 2014 and separation from GE in 2015. Brian has a proven track record operating in various economic cycles and has earned a strong reputation for his deep domain expertise, strategic thinking, and financial and risk discipline. Prior to Synchrony’s founding, Brian served in various roles of increasing responsibility and management at GE.

Brian is a member of the Business Roundtable and Bank Policy Institute. He is passionate about community and giving back. In 2015 he founded the “Doubles Dive,” an annual, global polar plunge event that raises money for various charitable organizations.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Michigan State University. He is married with two children.

Jim Kavanaugh is the co-founder and CEO of World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. Jim is globally recognized as an innovative business executive and is renowned for his inclusive, people-first leadership style. His emphasis on promoting a healthy, vibrant workplace has anchored WWT's award-winning culture, while his savvy business acumen has propelled the company's substantial growth from a small startup to a $20 billion global technology solution provider that helps organizations conquer the speed and complexity of technology, harness the power of digital transformation and make a new world happen.

Jim is an investor and board member of cybersecurity firm Privoro, a board member of Stifel Financial Corporation, and a member of Business Roundtable. He has also been a trustee of the board for his alma mater, St. Louis University since 2010. Deeply committed to giving back to the community, Jim served as president of the board for St. Patrick Center and is a current member of the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer of Missouri. Jim has supported many local and national charitable organizations such as ALS Association, St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Toys for Tots, Cardinal Glennon, Junior Achievement and United Way.

Prior to co-founding WWT, Jim played professional soccer and credits his experience with sports for instilling in him several principles that serve as core values for WWT today, such as trust, passion and being a team player. Jim is an investor/owner of Major League Soccer franchise St. Louis City SC, and National Hockey League team St. Louis Blues.

Dr. Thomas Ogilvie has been a member of DHL Group’s Board of Management since 2017, overseeing the Human Resources function. With over two decades of experience at DHL, Thomas has held various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President for Private Customers and Online Strategy at DHL Parcel Germany and Executive Vice President of Corporate Development.

Joining the company in 2001, Thomas began his career at Deutsche Post Consult GmbH’s Market Research Service Center before advancing through roles in product and business development within the Post-eCommerce-Parcel division.

He holds a Diploma in Psychology from the University of Bonn, Germany, and a PhD in Economics from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Thomas is committed to fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and employee engagement within DHL Group.

Entrepreneur, activist, sports analyst, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Candace Parker is one of the most influential athletes of this generation and one of the most decorated women’s basketball players of all time. A legendary basketball star, Parker has won two WNBA MVP Awards, is a two-time NCAA Champion, as well as a three-time WNBA Champion, leading both the Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky to victories. She is the only player in WNBA history to win three championships with three different franchises. She is also the first woman and WNBA player to appear on the cover of an NBA 2K game as the central athlete of the WNBA 25th Anniversary Special Edition. Since her retirement from basketball, Parker has stayed close to the game, working as a sports analyst and commentator for the NBA on TNT, NBA TV, and NCAA Tournament coverage. She hosts the podcast Moments with Candace Parker, which celebrates the victories, messy failures, and brave decisions of parenthood. Parker is a highly sought-after speaker offering bold and inspiring thought leadership and passionate insights about the importance of women’s rights, voting rights, mental health awareness, racial justice, and Black Lives Matter.

Parker was the first woman to join the Social Change Fund, which invests in organizations working to make a greater impact in underrepresented communities of color. She was featured in the Disney+ docuseries Becoming, profiles for The New York Times, Forbes, and more, and was named to TIME's list of the "100 Most Influential People in 2022." Parker launched her media company Baby Hair Productions, and has produced a documentary exploring the impact of Title IX. Expanding her entrepreneurial portfolio, Parker and her daughter became co-owners of the Angel City FC National Women’s Soccer League expansion team. Parker gave an electrifying TEDWomen Talk How to break down barriers and not accept limits that went viral instantly with over 1M views, sharing her journey as a trailblazing sports icon, what it takes to break barriers, and the lesson she learned from her daughter about not accepting limitations.

Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model, and an artist. She is the author of the National Bestseller Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines and advises world leaders on preventing AI harm. Her research on facial recognition technologies transformed the field of AI auditing. Her TED talk on algorithmic bias has been viewed over 1.7 million times. Her TED AI talk on protecting human rights in an age of AI transforms the boundaries of TED talks.

Dr. Joy lends her expertise to congressional hearings and government agencies seeking to enact equitable and accountable AI policy. As the Poet of Code, she creates art to illuminate the impact of AI on society. Her writing and work have been featured in publications like TIME, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone and The Atlantic. Her work as a spokesmodel has been featured in Vogue, Allure, Harper's Bazaar, and People Magazine. She is the protagonist of the Emmy-nominated documentary Coded Bias which is available to over 100 million viewers.

Dr. Joy was featured on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead Podcast to discuss fighting bias in algorithms, Gender Shades – the accuracy of AI-powered gender classification products, and her perspective on technology as a poet, artist, and scientist.

Dr. Joy is the first Black researcher to grace the cover of Fast Company appearing in the 2020 “Most Creative People” issue and has been named to notable lists including Forbes 30 under 30, Bloomberg 50, Time 100 AI Inaugural list, and MIT Tech Review 35 under 35. She is the recipient of notable awards including the Rhodes Scholarship, the Fulbright Fellowship, the inaugural Morals and Machines Prize, and the Technological Innovation Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. She was selected as a 2022 Young Global Leader, one of the world’s most promising leaders under the age of 40 as determined by The World Economic Forum. Fortune named her the "conscience of the AI revolution." Dr. Joy earned her Ph.D. from MIT and was awarded honorary degrees from Dartmouth and Knox College. She enjoys drawing and drumming in her free time. Visit www.unmasking.ai

As Hilton’s Chief Human Resources Officer and head of Hilton Supply Management, Laura Fuentes is responsible for human resources and leading the world's largest hospitality supply chain organization. She joined Hilton in 2013 and became the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in 2020. Since then, she has spearheaded the company’s efforts to build an award-winning culture for its nearly half a million team members across corporate offices and hotels globally. The work has led to Hilton being named by Great Place to Work and Fortune as the #1 World’s Best Workplace and #1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S.

Prior to joining Hilton, Laura spent six years at Capital One Financial in various corporate strategy and human resources roles, including leading workforce analytics, recruitment, and compensation functions for the organization. Before Capital One, she worked at McKinsey & Company in their Madrid, New York, and Washington D.C offices, where she served clients across financial services and non-profit sectors.

Laura serves on the boards of directors of Chipotle Mexican Grill, University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, and Make-a-Wish Mid-Atlantic. She also is a member of the Community Council for the Arlington Free Clinic. Originally from Spain, she holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia, a M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband Will Meyer and two children, Alex and Nico.

With 20+ years at DHL, Fadzlun has held various leadership roles driven by purpose: Connecting People, Improving Lives, and fostering a better workplace for ALL.

Fadzlun’s career journey exemplifies adaptability and growth. Beginning in customer service, she has continuously ‘reinvented’ herself, culminating in her current role as the leader of the global HR organization for DHL Express. In this capacity, she is dedicated to ensuring an outstanding employee experience for over 115,000 employees worldwide while cultivating a culture where people can thrive.

As part of the world’s most international company, Fadzlun has gained a wealth of global experience, having worked across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Her approach to leadership is rooted in inclusivity and a passion for creating a workplace that inspires and empowers people to reach their full potential.

Michael C. Bush is the Global CEO of Great Place To Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place To Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, which he grew from $40 million to $300 million in revenue. Michael is a former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses. Michael was a member of the Board of Directors at Workday, Inc. until September 2021 when Great Place To Work was acquired by UKG, Inc.

Jennifer Morgan serves as Chief Executive Officer of UKG. With over three decades of experience in the enterprise software industry, Jennifer has standout operational expertise and deep experience at leading world-class, global organizations.

In her role as CEO, Jennifer leads UKG’s day-to-day operations and sets the company’s strategic, operational, and cultural agenda. Prior to becoming CEO of UKG in 2024, Jennifer served as global head of portfolio operations at Blackstone, where she led a team of operators and partnered with CEOs and leadership teams to help accelerate growth and create value for the firm’s portfolio companies. Blackstone is a significant investor in UKG, and Jennifer has served as a member of UKG’s Board of Directors since 2021.

Prior to joining Blackstone, Jennifer served as co-chief executive officer of SAP, becoming the first female CEO of a company on the DAX index, and was a member of the company’s executive board from 2017 to 2020. Throughout her more than 16-year tenure at SAP, she oversaw many of its most impactful strategic growth initiatives.

Jennifer holds a BA in Business Administration from James Madison University and is a board member at UKG and the National Academy Foundation. She previously served on the boards of Bumble, Cvent, Candle Media, and Bank of New York Mellon. She has been globally recognized for her outstanding leadership and results, including being named one of the Most Powerful Women in Business by Fortune, Most Powerful Women in the World and Technology by Forbes, and as a Great Place to Work CEO For All Leadership.

Julian plays an essential role as a global brand ambassador for Great Place To Work, showcasing the organization’s work through thought leadership and as the host of the annual Great Place To Work For All Summit. With a trusted advisory role to executives at leading global companies such as Accenture, DHL Express, McDonald's, and AT&T, he helps leaders reimagine how employee experience aligns with business strategy. Known for his skilled communication and perceptive approach, Julian brings actionable insights to complex challenges, from navigating mergers and acquisitions to fostering innovation within high-growth companies to meet strategic goals.

D Crum, Vice President, Total Rewards, AbbVie, is responsible for Executive Compensation, Compensation, Benefits, Well-Being, Talent Deployment and HR Operations for the company. 

Previously, D was AbbVie’s Vice President, Business Human Resources (BHR) for Corporate Staff Functions, where he led HR for several functions, including Finance, Business Technology Solutions, Legal, Office of Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Responsibility Brand & Communications, Government Affairs and Health Economics & Outcomes Research. 

Prior to joining AbbVie in 2017, D held several HR roles of increased responsibility and scope across manufacturing and corporate for Kraft Foods and Pepsi. He is passionate about delivering strategic and executional leadership in the areas of well-being, employee engagement, organization design, capability building, policy and process development, talent and performance management, and employee/labor relations. 

D holds a bachelor’s degree in labor relations from Michigan State University. 

Outside of work, D enjoys spending time with family, running and watching/playing sports. He currently serves on the AbbVie Foundation Board of Directors, proudly supporting philanthropy, employee giving and volunteerism for the company. 

Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape. She is executive director of Fortune Live Media and interviews newsmakers for the magazine and the CEO Daily newsletter. And as editorial director of the Fortune CEO Initiative, she brings together a growing community of global business leaders through conversations, content, and connections. Prior to joining Fortune in February 2024, Brady was assistant managing editor at Forbes, where she oversaw leadership coverage, C-suite networks, and editorial video while building out new events and franchises. She was previously with McKinsey, Bloomberg Businessweek, the Wall Street Journal, and Maclean's. Her book Fraternity was named one of Amazon’s best books of 2012, and she also co-wrote the acclaimed Connecting the Dots with former Cisco CEO John Chambers.

Ellen McGirt is an author, podcaster, speaker, community builder, and award-winning business journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of Design Observer, an independent media company that has maintained the same clear vision for more than two decades: to expand the definition of design in service of a better world. In a previous life, Ellen established the inclusive leadership beat at Fortune in 2016 with raceAhead, an award-winning newsletter on race, culture, and business. In her nearly nine years at Fortune, she conducted in-depth interviews with more than 100 C-Suite leaders, offering real-time snapshots of how leaders were navigating the rapidly changing world. The Time, Money, and Fast Company alumna has published over twenty magazine cover stories throughout her twenty-year career, chronicling everything from the rise of social media to the new future of work. Ask her about fly fishing if you get the chance.

Courtney della Cava is a Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Talent & Organizational Performance. She leads a team that drives value creation by improving leadership and organizational effectiveness across the Blackstone portfolio.

Before joining Blackstone in 2021, Courtney served as a Partner at Bain & Company. With more than 20 years of global management consulting experience at Bain & Company in their Los Angeles, London and San Francisco offices, she served clients across multiple industry sectors. As a leader within their Talent and Leadership practice, Courtney most recently advised corporate and private equity clients on CEO and board effectiveness and organizational and talent solutions, and she also built and led several of the firm’s global human capital teams and client capabilities. She also served as a Partner and Managing Director for Russell Reynolds Associates, a global executive search and talent assessment firm, and the European Marketing Director for M&M Mars. She spent the first chapter of her career at WPP.

Courtney earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from The University of California, Los Angeles, with a BA in Economics. She currently serves on the boards of Mphasis, Renaissance and Rover.

Annemarie Reed is an award-winning corporate communications leader with a track record for generating business results that advance corporate reputation for the world's leading companies. During her more than 15 years with Accenture, she has been responsible for the strategy and execution of global integrated marketing and communications across corporate citizenship, inclusion and diversity, non-financial reporting, workplace culture, C-Suite executive positioning, and awards and recognition. During this time, she partnered with HR on Accenture’s annual participation in Great Place To Work® Best Workplaces™ lists, centralizing Accenture’s efforts and scaling the Trust Index™ from a few countries to 54 in recent years.

Prior to joining Accenture, Annemarie worked at Burson-Marsteller, a global public relations firm, where she designed and executed communications strategies to support business objectives, engage key stakeholders, and enhance and protect reputations for companies including Accenture, Altria, The Coca-Cola Company and Thomson Reuters.

Annemarie holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University.

For more than 15 years, Heather Niebel has led Accenture’s global people listening initiatives, which are a key element of Accenture’s talent ambition. As part of the Integrated Talent Strategy team, she leads the globalization and implementation of Accenture’s culture listening strategy now reaching 799,000 people. She consults with our leaders through a data-led approach that informs the culture transformation needed to achieve our business objectives. This also helps our leaders identify the actions that create a trusting experience in an ever-changing work environment. Her deep understanding of Accenture’s culture allows her to partner with Accenture’s Inclusion & Diversity team in the development of our belonging index, and with our Learning & Leadership Development team in leveraging the insights to help evolve our Leadership Development programs, to name a few.

Heather first joined Accenture in 2006 through an acquisition where she helped clients measure and identify cultural roadblocks and similarities as part of their inorganic growth strategy.

Heather holds a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, California.

Parul Kapoor is the Chief Talent and Culture Officer at Calix, where she leads a global team supporting 1,900 employees worldwide.

With over 20 years of Human Resource experience, Parul is dedicated to fostering high-performing teams and implementing innovative HR strategies that drive rapid business growth and empower employees. She excels at cultivating a positive global remote work culture that enables success for both individuals and the organization.

Parul’s executive leadership skills have been instrumental in solving complex business challenges in dynamic environments. These include navigating international mergers and acquisitions and rapidly scaling teams to meet evolving business needs. Her passion for the future of HR is evident in her commitment to driving positive change and creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Before joining Calix in 2021, Parul was the Vice President of Human Resources for Global R&D, IT, and Marketing and Business Development at Cadence Design Systems, where she developed and led impactful HR programs.

Parul holds a bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of Delhi and an MBA from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development in Pune, India. Her diverse educational background and global experience uniquely position her to lead HR transformations that align with strategic business objectives. 

Allison Dunavant is Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Camden Property Trust. Allison is responsible for people and culture and oversees Camden’s talent acquisition and learning, employee relations, benefits, compensation, people analytics, inclusion, and diversity. Allison ensures Working Excellence and a great workplace for all. During her time with Camden, Allison has held several roles, including leading business initiatives such as Camden’s enterprise-wide shift to cloud-based ERP and HCM systems.

Before joining Camden, Allison consulted with Fortune 100 corporations across various industries and top-tier educational institutions in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and business transformation.

Allison has been a featured speaker and panelist for multiple industry organizations and conferences, including the National Apartment Association, Multifamily Executive Conference, Houston Apartment Association, and the Greater Houston Partnership. She has been featured for her thought leadership in articles for GlobeSt.com, NAA Units, and Great Place to Work, and she is a member of the NAREIT Social Responsibility Council, NMHC Membership Engagement and DEI committee and serves on the board of Texas A&M’s Real Estate Program. Allison received her BS from the University of South Alabama and her Master’s degree from Texas A&M University.

As Regional Vice President, Carter Powell is responsible for the oversight and strategy of Camden's West Coast operations. During his roughly 14-years with Camden, Carter has held several roles, including Multi-Site Community Manager, District Manager and Regional Manager. Prior to joining the West Coast office in 2019, Carter was based out of the Mid-Atlantic region with operations responsibility across the DMV. Carter graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Residential Property Management and received his Master's, with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership, from George Washington University. Today, he serves as a member of the California Apartment Association and a committee member through the National Multifamily Housing Council.

Kelly Jones is Chief People Officer at Cisco. In this role, Kelly steers the people strategies, functions, policies, and operations that empower the company's 84,000 employees to achieve extraordinary results and thrive. She leads the People & Communities organization, directing the design and implementation of data-driven, people-first solutions critical to Cisco’s business transformation, enterprise goals, and company vision, including its Conscious Culture and purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.

A natural teacher and coach, Kelly grounds her leadership in empowerment. She champions and advances solutions that support people in reaching their greatest potential. During her 17 years at Cisco, Kelly has built award-winning, high-performing global solutions and teams that have made a measurable impact on individual, organizational, and business performance.

Kelly has influenced people practices and delivered results at every level of the enterprise, from intern and new graduate programs to executive and enterprise strategy. Focused on attracting, selecting, engaging, and retaining top global talent, Kelly has advanced solutions that increase efficiency, improve quality, strengthen performance, and foster connection.

Kelly joined Cisco in Talent Acquisition roles spanning Engineering and Operations, University Relations, and Sales and Marketing. She then served as Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Mobility, followed by Senior Vice President & Global Head of Talent Solutions. Before joining Cisco, Kelly was Vice President of Sales Operations for Comsys and Principal Owner of her own executive placement and consulting firm.

An advocate for social justice and accessibility, Kelly serves on the board of HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. She is also an executive sponsor of Cisco’s Connected Disability Action Network (CDAN).

Kelly attended North Carolina State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-law. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, Dave, and rescue dog, Henri.

International Human Resources professional with extensive global experience spanning 20 years at senior level in various industries. Strategic business partner recognised as a strong decision maker who creates vision, synergies and business results.

Experience includes all aspects of the candidate and employee journey and driving global HR strategies which impact the business profitability whilst creating a great workplace for all. Solid track record in improving employee satisfaction and performance in complex multi-cultural work environments across the globe driving business transformation whilst creating top 25 Best Workplaces organisations.

A 23-year veteran of Delta Air Lines, Ashley Black leads the airline’s Equity Strategies in The Global Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

She and her team are building strategies that: drive short- and long-term equitable outcomes for Delta people; establish equity as the foundation for all policies, processes, and programs that impact people; close societal equity gaps, largely focusing on access to opportunity, health, and wealth; and leverage the voices and power of the Delta brand to promote truth-based narratives rooted in data and analysis.

She also is responsible for oversight of Delta’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and Equity Partnerships.

Prior to her current role, Ashley led Delta’s Global Employee Communications team spending more than 18 years with the department providing communications counsel and strategy in every area of the business. In 2019, Ashley joined the Marketing team to develop and lead Delta’s internal creative agency, The Window Seat.

Ashley is an inclusive leader, trusted advisor and co-conspirator. She has served on the advisory board of the Consort Institute at Clark Atlanta University, Clayton County Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors, the Executive Board of Directors for STEM Atlanta Women and the Board of Directors for Rhyne Park Softball in Smyrna.

She resides in the Atlanta area with her husband, son and daughter.

Rick Jackson is the Executive Vice President Engagement & Enablement and is part of the HR management team as an HR Board member. Rick works closely with all business units to engage, enable and empower our people across the globe. He strengthens the culture by focusing on Building engagement and motivation through the DHL Group strategy, L&D and leadership development Strengthening the Group’s approach to Belonging & Being a Great Company to Work for All Developing the Health & Wellbeing strategy Mastering ability for our organization to embrace change and transformation During his 22 years with DHL Group, Rick has gained a wealth of experience and expertise in various parts of the business. Prior to his current appointment, he served as Senior Vice President Deutsche Post DHL Group Certified Initiative & Global Head of CIS for DHL Express.

Holly leads Great Place To Work’s Global Client Services business, which focuses on helping companies leverage workplace culture as their competitive advantage. Holly and her team help companies experience firsthand the positive impact a high-trust work environment has on business performance, including in key indicators like agility, adaptability, speed, resilience, innovation, efficiency and more. When Holly isn’t changing the way the world works, you can find her in her garden, tending to her honey bees, or testing out a new recipe for her future cookbook.

With over 20 years of experience launching and leading successful businesses, Peters leads Global Recognition, Research and Strategic Partnerships for Great Place To Work and oversees creation of our U.S. Best Workplaces lists such as the Best Workplaces for Women, for Parents, Best Small & Medium Workplaces, the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, the PEOPLE Companies That Care list, our national and regional Best Workplaces lists around the world and our World’s Best Workplaces List. Recognition on these lists is part of Great Place To Work’s Certification program, which offers companies of all sizes and industries the opportunity to get Great Place To Work Certified, recognized on Best Workplaces lists, and to measure, assess and build a high-trust workplace culture. She also leads the company’s Strategic Partnerships and its annual Great Place To Work For All Summit and For All Leadership Awards.

Under Peters’ leadership, Great Place To Work has dramatically scaled its ability to recognize organizations as great workplaces. Through the strategic partnerships with FORTUNE and PEOPLE Magazines, Peters created the Certification Program and many new Best Workplaces lists. As a result, many more companies now have the opportunity to gain the credit they deserve for building a great workplace for all.

Tria Deibert has enjoyed packaging ideas, planning amazing experiences, and storytelling for as long as she can remember. In her current role, she leverages these strengths to create a workplace experience that nurtures connection, purpose, and wellbeing.

As senior vice president of Culture and Team Member Wellbeing at Hackensack Meridian Health, Tria collaborates with leaders and team members to co-design a workplace experience that makes team members fall in love, stay in love, and share their love for HMH with everyone they know. Tria has the privilege to develop strategies that elevate engagement, recognition, appreciation, and leadership, building a strong culture that supports the wellbeing of HMH's amazing team members so they can provide the best care.

Tria has been with Hackensack Meridian Health since 2005, when she joined as a marketing manager for Riverview Medical Center. She has held various leadership roles, most recently, vice president, Culture and Team Member Experience. Prior to working in health care, Tria was a marketing executive in b-to-b publishing. Outside of work, she finds joy in creating memorable experiences with her husband and son…especially when they are in Charleston!

Tria has a BA in Communications from St. John Fisher College and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Rider University.

Mary Baszkowski is driven to create a better experience in health care by improving performance, one person at a time. As director of Culture and Team Member Experience, Mary focuses on the moments that matter to create a positive and engaging workplace for team members at Hackensack Meridian Health, from recruitment to retirement.

Mary's career at Hackensack Meridian Health began in 2016 within Human Resources. Her diverse experience spans the Team Member Service Center, Learning and Development, and now, Culture and Team Member Wellbeing. This breadth of knowledge allows her to approach team member experience with a holistic and insightful perspective.

When she's not busy cultivating a thriving workplace, Mary enjoys cooking/baking, entertaining, reading, and traveling with her husband and two sons.

Mary holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University and an MBA from The University of Arizona Global Campus. She is also certified as an Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner from the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry, DDI Facilitator, Civil Treatment Facilitator through ELI, Inc., and a Certified Facilitator for the Leadership Challenge.

Mike Brezina is the Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Hilcorp Energy Company. Prior to joining Hilcorp in 2014, Mike was the Founder and President of Vantage HRO, providing human resource consulting and executive coaching for businesses and leaders, including Hilcorp. He has over 35 years of human resource-related experience, including leadership positions with David Weekley Homes, Hewlett Packard, and Compaq.

Mr. Brezina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston.

Jillian Jopling is Senior Vice President of the Lower 48 for Hilcorp Energy Company. Ms. Jopling joined Hilcorp in 2004 and has served in various operations and reservoir engineering roles in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Ms. Jopling holds a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.

Meghan Magette is the Vice President of Corporate Recruitment and Employer Brand at Hilton, where she has built a successful 15-year career. Throughout her tenure, she has led diverse teams in areas such as Team Member Engagement, Recruitment Technology, and HR Consulting. In her current role, Meghan is responsible for overseeing corporate recruitment activities across the Americas, managing Early Talent programs and partnerships, and driving Hilton's global Recruitment Marketing and Employer Brand strategies.

With a passion for creating outstanding workplace environments, Meghan focuses on the power of recruitment and employer branding to highlight the vast career opportunities and growth within the hospitality industry. She collaborates closely with Hilton’s Marketing team to bridge the consumer and employer brands showing Hilton is not only the best place to stay, but also the best place to work.

A proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, Meghan lives in Maryland with her husband and three young children.

Blaire Bhojwani serves as the Vice President of Learning at Hilton, a global hospitality company. In her current role, Blaire combines her passions for learning and emerging technology by leading the design, development, and deployment of Hilton’s suite of learning tools and resources to over 450,000 Team Members around the world. Blaire has been with Hilton for over 30 years, serving in a variety of roles.

Reid Fletcher is the Director of Employer Brand & Early Talent Partnerships at Hilton. Sarah has been in Hilton HR for six years and throughout her time has worked on Team Member Engagement Initiatives, External Partnerships and Employer Brand Strategy. In her current role, Sarah leads Hilton’s Early Talent Partnerships Team focused on partnering with universities and institutions to attract top talent to Hilton. As a product of Hilton’s early talent programs herself, Sarah wholeheartedly believes that Hilton is truly the greatest place to work and is passionate about sharing what makes working at Hilton so great. Sarah lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two young children.

Martess Green has over eleven years of Hospitality experience, across hotel operations, human resources, and learning on property and corporate office. Martess began her career with Hilton in 2013 as in Front Office Operations in Hilton’s All-Suites and Full Service hotels in Washington, DC. After three years in operations, Martess followed her passion for helping people transitioned to Human Resources role supporting in labor and employee relations. After supporting 1000 team members in Hiltons largest hotel in Washington, DC, she pursued a new challenge of Hilton’s luxury market. Martess supported Hilton’s luxury hotel for four years in Downtown Manhattan playing an integral in the hotels first and second Forbes Four Star rating. Additionally, achieved Hilton highest award, Connie Award in 2021 for exemplary guest service scores in 2021. Martess transition to Hilton Corporate office in a new role as a strategic business partner to Hilton’s Global Brand Organization supporting the organizations priorities and talent strategies. In 2023, Martess was promoted to Senior Manager, Global Brand Learning leading the design and development of learning for Hilton’s Customer Promise initiative across 24 brands, 8,000 hotels in 126 countries and territories to drive Hilton’s unique service culture around the globe.

Marisa Milton is the Global HR Leader for Marriott’s Finance function and oversees Global Inclusion. She partners with the CFO on finance talent development and also leads HR for Law and Global Communications & Public Affairs. Marisa directs Marriott’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Previously, she served as SVP, Global Talent Acquisition & Inclusive Opportunity, responsible for recruiting, HR compliance, and diversity. Since joining in 2011, she’s held senior HR roles across regions. Before Marriott, Marisa was a partner at McGuiness & Yager and advised on Capitol Hill. She holds a JD from Georgetown and a BA from Towson University.

Catherine Kevett is the Global Head of Enterprise Learning & Development at MetLife, where she oversees leadership, professional skills, mandatory, and AI learning and development. Previously, she was VP of Human Resources for Global Finance, Global Risk Management, and Internal Audit. 

Catherine joined MetLife in 2022 from Johnson & Johnson, where she spent 15 years in HR business partner, talent management, and learning roles. Before J&J, she worked at Aramark Corporation in various HR roles.  Catherine leads with proven experience across a variety of functions – business partner, talent management and leadership development, workforce strategy leader – driving transformations that have spanned business sectors and geographies. Catherine is known for taking a strategic, yet pragmatic, approach to addressing the leadership, culture and talent needs of an organization for today and the future.  

She holds a master's degree in social-organizational psychology from Teachers College Columbia University, a bachelor's degree in communication studies and business/industrial psychology from Alfred University, and a certificate in Professional Human Resource Management from Villanova University. She is also a certified professional coach through International Coach Federation.

Jessica Fuller is an experienced HR leader who combines data insights with a people-first approach to help businesses drive meaningful change. With a background in industries ranging from professional services to healthcare and publishing, she has a proven track record of using HR data to guide decisions that enhance employee engagement, reduce turnover, and deliver cost savings.

Jessica has led the People & Culture team at Mosaic through significant growth and change, including multiple acquisitions and cultural integration of the new teams. She developed tools like people analytics dashboards and a pay equity model to ensure transparency and improve business outcomes. These initiatives not only helped improve employee engagement but also saved over $2 million annually through turnover reduction and optimizing health insurance programs.

Jessica’s passion is to balance the human side of HR with the power of data. By using metrics to inform strategy while focusing on employee needs, she has helped companies grow and scale efficiently. Her approach to HR is practical and people-centered, ensuring that business goals and employee well-being are aligned.

Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from William James College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from Northeastern University.

Krystyn Sadler is CEO and Culture Warrior of Mosaic Consulting Group. She has been with Mosaic since 2017. Previously, Krystyn held the position of President and Vice President of People and Culture Warrior, where she was responsible for all aspects of Mosaic's team experience, including culture, employee engagement, benefits and compensation, talent management, HR programs, and more. As President, Krystyn combines a passion for employee and client experience with a data-driven approach to meet Mosaic's business needs and support company values.

Krystyn has an extensive background in Human Resources in the healthcare, legal, and professional services industries. During this time, her focus and impact were within the talent acquisition and retention strategy, employee engagement and well-being, and HR operations and compliance. This experience, coupled with her overall business impact, has provided an opportunity to help guide other leaders who are looking to make a difference in their organizations.

In her free time, Krystyn enjoys watching her two boys, Austin and Garrett, play sports, particularly baseball and soccer. She and her husband are big Chicago Cubs fans, and they like to visit different stadiums around the country. Krystyn is an avid reader with a passion for continuous learning in business, psychology, and organizational culture.

Beau Davidson is the Vice President of Employee Experience at NVIDIA, dedicated to enhancing the day-to-day experience of NVIDIA’s 35,000 employees. Beau joined NVIDIA when the company was relatively small, with fewer than 1,000 employees, and played an active role in the company’s evolution as it expanded from a focus on computer graphics to becoming the leader in Artificial Intelligence. Over his 20+ years with NVIDIA, his responsibilities have encompassed compensation, benefits, HR technology, analytics, mobility, front-line employee support, onboarding, employee listening, branding, M&A, well-being, and crisis support.

Beau graduated from Cornell University with a Master’s in Industrial and Labor Relations and holds a Bachelors degree from Rutgers University. 

Thomas Goggin serves as Assistant Vice President, Talent & Culture at Penn Mutual. In this role, he leads initiatives that cultivate a high-performance, inclusive workplace aligned with Penn Mutual’s values. With extensive experience in talent management and cultural transformation, Thomas is adept at developing innovative HR strategies that drive business growth and empower employees. His focus on building strong, adaptable teams ensures the organization remains agile and ready for future challenges.

Thomas earned his master's degree from Cornell University's ILR School and bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland. He resides in Philadelphia, PA, with his wife, Perla, and their dog, León.

Kim Jones is PwC's Talent Strategy and People Experience Leader, focused on developing talent and improving the day-to-day people experience across PwC for its 75,000 employees. She leads various firmwide initiatives in areas including performance management, senior key talent programs, flexibility, and well-being. She leads the firm’s geographic HR support team, which in addition to providing generalist HR expertise, provides credentialed coaching and firmwide program facilitation. Kim also leads the firm's "While You Work" program, which combines real work experience at PwC and a tuition-paid master's degree program. Kim graduated with Bachelor and Master of Accountancy degrees from the University of Oklahoma and celebrates a 30-year career at PwC.

Jayney Howson is the Senior Vice President, Global Learning and Development at ServiceNow where she is working to set a new standard for learning – one that is employee-centric, harnesses the power of AI, and accelerates ServiceNow’s growth as the AI company for business transformation.

She built a successful career in marketing and sales before realizing her true passion lies in transforming workplaces into vibrant playgrounds for growth and continuous learning. Most recently, she was the SVP of Global Sales Enablement at Salesforce, spearheading learning transformation around the globe.

Jayney is based in London but is often globetrotting to collaborate with ServiceNow employees and customers.

She's a dedicated and dynamic leader, but also a devoted parent of two with her better half, Chris. In her free time, she enjoys a spot of retail therapy, indulges in some questionable TV, and immerses herself in leadership podcasts.

Jayney insists that people do better when they operate outside of their comfort zone, so she spends a lot of time there too!

Cynthia Crowder is the Senior Director of People & Culture at SCAN Health Plan, where she leads enterprise-wide people and culture strategies in support of the organization’s most critical business priorities. With over 25 years of HR experience, Cynthia was hired as a utility player — brought in specifically to disrupt the status quo and lead transformation in areas of the business historically resistant to change.

At SCAN, she has been deployed across multiple functions and leadership roles, stepping in where the organization has faced its most complex challenges around talent, leadership, and culture. She has served as the Head of Talent Strategy, led Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs, and now plays a key role in leading the People & Culture function and culture transformation across the SCAN enterprise.

Her work consistently focuses on aligning people strategy with enterprise goals, addressing culture at the root level, and delivering meaningful change that sticks. Cynthia is known for her ability to navigate sensitive dynamics, build trust quickly, and drive results — helping teams stabilize, reset, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Denise Bober, a prominent human resources expert, currently holds the position of senior vice president & chief human resources officer at The Breakers Palm Beach, one of Palm Beach County’s largest employers. In her role, Bober is responsible for establishing an inspired workplace and best-in-class retention rates, recognizing that a satisfied and engaged workforce is crucial for the long-term success of this 127-year-old, family-owned organization.

With an impressive 35-year career at The Breakers, Bober has implemented numerous initiatives and programs that prioritize employee well-being and fulfillment. She is responsible for developing and evolving The Breakers' Culture of Care and Well-being, ensuring that the company fosters a positive and supportive environment for its staff. Her approach is rooted in her deep respect for people and commitment to providing a nurturing environment where employees can thrive and develop. Through her efforts, The Breakers has gained a reputation as an award-winning employer of choice, as well as a leader in social impact, demonstrating a profound dedication to team, community, and environment.

Bober initially joined The Breakers in 1988 as a human resources assistant, progressing through the division she now leads. She assumed the role of director of human resources in 1997, where she immediately centralized hiring and staff relations functions while focusing on expanding recruitment, benefits, training and development, employee recognition, wellness initiatives, and community service. Her efforts have transformed the human resources function from a personnel department into a front-of-organization division. In recognition of her contributions, she was promoted to vice president of human resources in 2015, and further elevated to senior vice president in 2019. She currently serves on the resort’s Executive Group.

Bober holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Nova Southeastern University and a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She sets the example professionally as a member of the Executive Women’s Association of the Palm Beaches and Global Women 4 Wellbeing. She also previously served as chair of the Palm Health Foundation and past president of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, the Global Wellness Institute recognized Ms. Bober as a Leader in Workplace Wellness and Palm Beach Atlantic University named her one of its 50 Most Notable Alumni. In 2020, the South Florida Business Journal honored Ms. Bober as one of its Most Influential Business Women.

Pat Ciavola has over 30 years of leadership experience in the sports, recreation, hospitality and wellness fields, and has flourished in her 31-year career with The Breakers Palm Beach, the iconic luxury resort property located in the heart of Palm Beach, FL and one of Palm Beach County’s largest employers.

Ciavola initially joined The Breakers in 1993 as the activities manager and progressed through club operations management roles overseeing activities, golf, tennis, and pool and beach operations. She then pivoted to Human Resources in 2001 to build the staff development programs and services company-wide. Her passion for helping others discover and nurture their best selves fuels her creative thinking, designing and bringing to life opportunities for the team to engage and thrive.

Today Ciavola serves as the director – team member development and oversees education, personal and professional development, wellness programs, team member café operations, rewards and recognition, employee opinion survey, and culture audit for over 2300 team members. The emphasis of these programs addresses team members’ well-being in multiple dimensions: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, social and occupational. She has worked collaboratively to build a culture of care and well-being since 2004 to help elevate team members’ lives. She chairs the Wellness Team and serves as a member of The Breakers Senior Management Group.

Ciavola holds a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southeastern Massachusetts University. She has served in several volunteer capacities for the Town of Palm Beach United Way, as a Pet Partners pet therapy handler, and a faculty member of The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).

Mark Joslyn started his career in healthcare operations and held a variety of positions in the healthcare and consumer products sectors prior to joining Trek in 2004. Mark is the Vice President of Human Resources and Information Technology.

Mark earned degrees from Denison University and Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and has served on non-profit boards in Wisconsin. Mark is a triathlete and cyclist who has completed events around the world. He has three children and lives with his wife, Michele, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Alan is the Chief People and Diversity Officer, and Deputy Chief Global Compliance Officer at Teleperformance (TP). He is responsible for People, Process, Culture and Ethics for the organization’s nearly 500,000 employees, which include teams of multilingual, inspired and passionate experts spanning 100 countries. Key departments Alan oversees include human resources, learning and development, shared services compliance, compensation and benefits, HRIS, and privacy and compliance.

Beyond the business process outsourcing sector, Alan has more than 25 years of experience leading global Fortune 500 corporations across diverse industries including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. He has extensive background leading large workforces in driving culture change and has developed customer experience programs and outsourcing models to help drive both customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Alan earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, and a bachelor’s degree from Lee Business School at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas.

Peggy started at Wegmans Food Markets as a cashier in 1990. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of roles across employee relations, recruitment & talent programs, as well as project management for major change initiatives and community outreach programs. Since 2013, Peggy has been leading Wegmans’ employee communications and engagement strategies.  She and her team provide strategic communications to deep-root and integrate Wegmans’ mission, values, and employee first philosophy, to enrich the employee experience and deepen Wegmans’ family culture across 100+ locations in eight states.  Her team also facilitates various listening programs and surveys to incorporate feedback from Wegmans’ 53,000+ employees to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and high customer engagement. Peggy holds a B.S. in Communications from the State University of New York at Fredonia and earned her M.B.A. from St. John Fisher University.