250 + CHROs and HR leaders joined their peers
to discuss critical issues
 | A look back at 2 days of powerful discussions This year’s event was a truly transformative experience, offering valuable insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing HR leaders in the year ahead and beyond! VIEW THE AGENDA |
The 57th Annual CHRO Summit, held March 12-14, 2025, brought together the most influential leaders in HR for crucial discussions on aligning culture, talent, and strategy while navigating the political environment and seizing opportunities for the future.
This year’s theme, Strategic Catalysts: The CHRO's Essential Role in Driving Transformation, highlighted the CHRO’s pivotal role in leading organizational change. Attendees gained timely information and unique insights on the latest public policy developments and HR practices, helping them position their organizations for success in 2025 and beyond.
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker on the Keys to Leadership Success
One of the standout moments of the Summit was a candid fireside chat exploring the critical partnership between the CEO and CHRO. Ted Decker, President and CEO of The Home Depot, and Tim Hourigan, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, shared insights on how organizational purpose, values, talent, and technology have played a central role in the company’s evolution. This intimate conversation was a highlight of the conference, offering a rare opportunity to learn from top leaders.
Ted Decker
Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Home Depot
Tim Hourigan
Executive Vice President, Human Resources, The Home Depot
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
David Brooks on Leadership & Human Connection
Bestselling author and New York Times columnist David Brooks provided a thought-provoking perspective on leadership and human connection. Drawing from his latest book , How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, he explored the importance of empathy, meaningful relationships, and leadership in an era where deep personal connections are essential to thriving businesses and cultures.
David Brooks
Bestselling Author, How to Know a Person, The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, and The Social AnimalNew York Times, Op-ed Columnist | Keen observer of American life and politics
Leading voices shaping the future of HR
Throughout the event, CHROs, thought leaders, and innovators at the forefront of HR and leadership shared insights and strategies to help attendees navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Thank you to all who joined us for this incredible event! Stay tuned for more insights and key takeaways from the discussions.
Anthony Abbatiello
Partner, Workforce Transformation Lead, PwC
Faten Alqaseer
Senior Managing Director, Teneo
Sheri B. Bronstein
Chief Human Resources Officer, Bank of America
Marlene M. Colucci
Chief Executive Officer, The Business Council
Anje Dodson
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Oracle
Donna Grant Dorsey
Executive Vice President, Chief People and Culture Officer, International Motors, LLC
Eric Dozier
Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity, Eli Lilly and Company
Peter M. Fasolo
Former Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Johnson & Johnson
Cheryl Flink, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Director of Research, Truist Leadership Institute, Truist Financial Corporation
Stephanie Franklin
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Michael Fenlon, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Harvard University Online & Advances in Learning | Senior Fellow, Burning Glass InstituteFormer Chief People & Future of Work Officer, PwC
Michael Froman
President, Council on Foreign Relations
Darrell L. Ford
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, United Parcel Service, Inc.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Mark Griffin
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, BJ's Wholesale Club
Samantha Hammock
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Verizon Communications Inc.
Tim Hourigan
Executive Vice President, Human Resources, The Home Depot
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Nickle J. LaMoreaux
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, IBM Corporation
Chair, Center On Executive Compensation
Betty D. Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Merck & Co., Inc.
Bo Young Lee
President, AnitaB.org Advisory
Stephanie Lilak
Chief People Officer, Mondelēz International, Inc.
Stephanie Lundquist
Chief Human Resources Officer, Cargill, Incorporated
Christian E. Meisner
Chief Human Resources Officer, GE Aerospace, Inc.
Malaika Myers
Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Nick Piazza
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Emerson
Thomas J. Plath
Former Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, International Paper Company
Bala Purushothaman
Chief Human Resources Officer, Procter & Gamble
Timothy J. Richmond
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVie
Bijal Shah
CEO, Guild
Savita Subramanian
Head of U.S. Equity & Quantitative Strategy, BofA Securities
Michael Walters
Chief Human Resources Officer, Samsung SemiconductorThe Partners Behind the 2025 CHRO Summit
HRPA is proud to showcase the incredible organizations that make this event possible. Learn more, and connect with the dedicated representatives who will be attending the Summit. Whether you're looking for innovative HR solutions or strategic insights, our partners are here to help!
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