The role of HR leaders is changing quickly. Beyond leading people strategies, today’s HR executives are helping shape business decisions, guide organizational change, and prepare their workforces for an increasingly complex future. Join Melissa Glassco, Head of Human Resources, Canadian Advisory at KPMG Canada, Jason Ramgoolam, Vice President, People Experience at Gore Mutual Insurance Company, and Nadia Cerisano, Global Vice President, Total Rewards at HelloFresh for a conversation about what this shift means in practice. Drawing on their own leadership experiences, they will discuss how HR leaders are responding to advances in AI, evolving workforce expectations, and growing demands from executive teams. Attendees will hear practical examples, lessons learned, and perspectives on how HR can strengthen its influence, build credibility across the business, and lead through change. Whether you are an established HR executive or preparing for a larger leadership role, this session will offer valuable insights into the future of HR leadership.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- The session is designed for experienced HR professionals who are navigating the increasing complexity of leadership in today's business environment. As organizations face ongoing transformation driven by artificial intelligence, evolving workforce expectations, economic uncertainty, and shifting executive priorities, the expectations placed on senior HR leaders continue to expand. HR is no longer being asked solely to enable business strategy - it is increasingly expected to help shape it. Through a candid discussion with senior HR executives from leading organizations, participants will gain practical insights into what distinguishes influential HR leaders at the executive table and how they build credibility, drive organizational outcomes, and lead through ambiguity.
- The conversation will explore the realities of leading transformation, balancing business pressures with people impact, navigating difficult leadership decisions, and ensuring HR remains a strategic advisor rather than an operational function. Drawing from real-world experiences from senior HR executives, attendees will gain insights into leadership capabilities, business acumen, and strategic mindset required to succeed in C-suite roles.
- The discussion will examine how organizations are approaching workforce transformation, navigating the people implications of AI and automation, managing executive stakeholders, and preparing for the future of HR leadership. Aligned with the HRPA Professional Competency Framework, this session supports the development of competencies related to strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership relationship management, communication, critical thinking, and change leadership.
- It is particularly relevant for senior HR professionals seeking to strengthen their executive influence, expand their enterprise perspective, enhance their effectiveness as a strategic business partners, and prepare for the evolving demands of CHRO and executive leadership roles.
AGENDA
5:30 PM Registration and Dinner (In-Person Only)
6:30 PM Presentation (In-person and Virtual)
Virtual attendees can log in 15 minutes early and will remain in the lobby until the presentation begins.
8:00 PM Concludes
Registration Difficulties or Questions: Please reach out to Tammy Williams, Specialist, Member Engagement