Building Bold HR Leadership in an Era of Transformation
In Q2’s installment of the Chair’s Forum, HRPA Chair Tim Richmond sits down with Ernest Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Eaton, for a candid, off-the-record conversation about leading HR through today’s most complex challenges.
Drawing on his decades of global HR leadership experience, Ernest will share how the role of HR is evolving in an era defined by rapid transformation, shifting workforce expectations, and the rise of AI and other emerging technologies. He’ll also explore how high standards, trust, and a bold willingness to challenge the status quo can elevate an HR team’s performance— and create a culture where people stay engaged, fulfilled, and inspired to grow.
Topics on the table include:
- How to develop HR leaders who balance excellence with empathy and drive business transformation
- The power of continuous improvement—and why “going slow to move fast” can set teams up for long-term success
- Real-world strategies for addressing employee and labor relations challenges, navigating accelerated change, and staying true to a people-first mindset
Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from one of today’s most respected CHROs—and walk away with practical insights to help you lead with intention in a time of constant change.
Join the conversation with:
Ernest W. Marshall, Jr.
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Eaton Corporation
Timothy J. Richmond
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVie
Chair, Board of Directors
