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HR RECHARGED, NEW YORK: The skills & capability summit

Wednesday 15th April, 2026

Wednesday 15th April, 2026

Wednesday 15th April, 2026

Location: Ease Hospitality 

605 3rd Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10158 


Duration: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Dress Code: At your Comfort-Level

Areas of Focus

Wednesday 15th April, 2026

Wednesday 15th April, 2026

 

The Skills & Capabilities Questions:

1. Building Enterprise Capability and Adaptability: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability

2. The Market Intelligence Question

3. The Governance and Velocity Question

4. Culture as and Operating System:  Designing Organizations That Scale Trust, Belonging, and Bold Action 

5. New AI Technologies Radically Changing Organizational Structure  


Format

Wednesday 15th April, 2026

Format

From Breakfast to Drinks: 

Panels

Case-Studies

Ideas Xchanges

Signature Leadership Think-Tanks

New Research Findings 

New Solutions

Panel Debriefs

Networking & Drinks 

"The agenda was exceptional, featuring insightful speakers, interactive think tanks, and valuable takeaways addressing key concerns within the HR community. My think-tank session on CEO & Executive succession planning was particularly rewarding, providing both compelling war stories and practical advice." 

- Suzan Morno-Wade, Former CHRO, Xerox

The Talks and People

PANEL 1 | The Architecture Question: Building Enterprise Capability Resilience and Adaptability

PANEL 2 | The Market Intelligence Question: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability Forecasting

PANEL 2 | The Market Intelligence Question: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability Forecasting

Building enterprise-wide skills visibility: assessment tools, skills inventories, data integration, and making capability intelligence accessible to decision-makers.

Workforce planning models, scenario analysis, org design alignment, succession gap analysis, and connecting capability forecasts to business strategy.


Moderator: VP/Senior Representative 

Guild

Tatiana Goldberg, Global Head of Talent and Leadership Development 

Unilever

Lacey McBurney CVP, Talent & Culture 

Wiley

Seetha Speeney, MD, Global Head of Talent and Development 

Brown Brothers Harriman

Chris Forando, Sr. Director & Head of OE, Talent Mgt, Learning & Leader Development 

Subway

Maddie Oliver, SVP People Research & Analytics 

Citi

PANEL 2 | The Market Intelligence Question: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability Forecasting

PANEL 2 | The Market Intelligence Question: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability Forecasting

PANEL 2 | The Market Intelligence Question: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability Forecasting

Building your Talent Attraction Edge: Talent is scarce and unequally distributed. Understanding which capabilities are rare, where they live, and who competes for them is survival.

Reading the talent market: skill scarcity analysis, competitor talent mapping, geographic talent concentration, and acquisition strategy, compensation benchmarks, positioning strategy, and talent sourcing priorities.


Moderator: AVAILABLE

Sanj Rana, US Head of Talent 

TD Bank Group

Manish Verma, Chief Talent and Leadership Officer 

Randstad

Rochelle Rosato, VP Global Talent and Culture 

PVH

PANEL 3 | The Governance & Velocity Questions: Building Board Support in Strategic HR investment

PANEL 2 | The Market Intelligence Question: Workforce Planning, Org Design & Capability Forecasting

PANEL 3 | The Governance & Velocity Questions: Building Board Support in Strategic HR investment

Accelerating capability delivery: hiring process redesign, learning design principles, manager coaching models, internal mobility speed, and removing cycle-time bottlenecks.

Who decides capability investment, how you measure, board reporting structure, accountability mechanisms, and how to elevate capability strategy.


Moderator: AVAILABLE

Marina Hong, SVP HR  

Bayer

Nisha Verma, Chief People Officer 

Avature

Robyn Rombacher, Chief People Officer Warner Bros. Discovery

Amy Marshall, Executive Director, Head of Organizational and HR Strategy

SMBC


SIGNATURE LEADERSHIP THINK-TANKS

CASE-STUDY: The Underdog Advantage: Mission Over Money, and People First in a 1% World

PANEL 3 | The Governance & Velocity Questions: Building Board Support in Strategic HR investment

A) Succession planning: Agile and Always On 

 B) Practical Strategies for Creating an AI-Empowered Workforce

 C) Talent Value Propositions Shaping Market Leaders  

 D) Primal Constraints to True Potential 

 E) Personalized GenAI Coaching 

 F) The Belonging Effect: Expanding Employee Development  

 G) Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Resilient Teams  


CASE-STUDY: The Underdog Advantage: Mission Over Money, and People First in a 1% World

CASE-STUDY: The Underdog Advantage: Mission Over Money, and People First in a 1% World

CASE-STUDY: The Underdog Advantage: Mission Over Money, and People First in a 1% World

with Dorinda Capole, Chief Learning Officer at Montefiore Health System 

Your Emcee, Guide, and Source of Wisdom of the Day

CASE-STUDY: The Underdog Advantage: Mission Over Money, and People First in a 1% World

CASE-STUDY: The Underdog Advantage: Mission Over Money, and People First in a 1% World

Emily Frieze-Kemeny

CEO and World-Class Executive Coach

Arose Group

 "In my role as a transformation lead specializing in human resources, engaging in Leaders Lounge HR workshops has been instrumental in advancing my professional growth. The sessions not only provide valuable insights but also incorporate practical activities that enhance the understanding of the complexities within HR. Leaders Lounge adeptly addresses and workshops the entire spectrum of HR practices related to the employee experience, offering a platform to exchange thoughts on navigating the evolving landscape of HR roles. Beyond its educational value, Leaders Lounge stands out for its exceptional networking opportunities, connecting professionals across various domains, including AI, transformation, data analytics, and leadership in the people space. I wholeheartedly recommend this enriching experience to anyone working in the field." - Annette Mychael, Global People and Process Change Leader at GroupM 

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