Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues
impacting CHROs and HR leaders
 | Check out the agenda! The official agenda for our 2025 CHRO Summit is nearly complete. This year’s event promises to be a transformative experience, offering valuable insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing HR leaders in the year ahead and beyond! VIEW THE AGENDA |
As we enter an era of perpetual transformation, HRPA’s 57th Annual CHRO Summit, March 12-14, 2025, brings together the most influential leaders in HR for crucial discussions on how to align culture, talent, and strategy while navigating the political environment and seizing the opportunities of the year ahead.
This year’s theme, Strategic Catalysts: The CHRO's Essential Role in Driving Transformation, will focus on the CHRO's pivotal role in driving organizational change and leading transformation from the top. Gain timely information and unique insights on the latest public policy developments and HR practices to stay ahead of the curve, helping you position your organization for success in 2025 and beyond.
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Home Depot CEO Ted Decker on the Keys to Leadership Success
Explore the critical partnership between the CEO and CHRO in this candid fireside chat. Gain unique insights into this powerful partnership as Ted Decker, President and CEO of The Home Depot, and Tim Hourigan, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, discuss how organizational purpose and values, talent, and technology have played a central role in the company’s ongoing evolution. This intimate conversation promises to be a highlight of the conference, offering a rare opportunity to learn from the best.
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, will offer a unique perspective on leadership and human connection. His latest book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, dives into 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
Hear from CHROs, thought leaders, and innovators at the forefront of HR and leadership. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and strategies to help you navigate today’s complex business landscape. Panelists will be added here as our agenda continues to take shape.
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
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
Senior Fellow, Burning Glass InstituteFormer Chief 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
Tim Hourigan
Executive Vice President, Human Resources, The Home Depot
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
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.
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 Semiconductor
Julie Winskie
Brand and Client Experience Lead, Modern Growth ExchangeThe 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!
Meet Our SponsorsHRPA meeting registration fees have been largely static for nearly 10 years. This year's price adjustment will enable HRPA to continue delivering excellent meeting experiences without compromising the quality that members have come to expect. We have raised additional sponsorship funds to help buffer some of the cost increases, and we are proud that our meeting registration fees are is still remarkably lower than the current market average. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact us at [email protected].