Boston CHRO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Boston CHRO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Boston CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Lisa Britt

Thermo Fisher Scientific
SVP, CHRO

Mary Beth DeNooyer

Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO

Janice Deskus

Staples
CHRO

Sarah Evans

Ocean Spray
CHRO

Brendan Reidy

Acushnet Company
Chief People Officer

Governing Body Members

Ronald Arigo

AAA Northeast
Senior Vice President, CHRO

Alicia Austin

Puma North America, Inc.
SVP NA People & Organization

Amanda Bailey

Boston University
Vice President for Human Resources

Danielle Benedict

UNFI
CHRO

Anastasia Bergmann

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Chief People Officer

Jennifer Briere

National Grid North America
CHRO

Deborah Butters

The Orbia Corporation
SVP & Chief People Officer

Lisa Cloutier

Lindt & Sprüngli USA
VP, Human Resources

Victoria Creamer

Charles River Laboratories
Chief People Officer

Lauren Duprey

Takeda
CHRO

Carlos Echalar

CDM Smith
SVP, CHRO

Amy Fardella

The TJX Companies
EVP & CHRO

Magali Four

Revvity
SVP, Chief People & Culture Officer

Stephanie Franklin

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Chief Human Resource Officer

Ryan Gilchrist

Wayfair
Chief People Officer

Mark Griffin

BJ's Wholesale Club
CHRO

Greg Kayata

Viant
CHRO

Joan McGrail

New Balance
CHRO

Laurie Miller

Haemonetics
SVP & CHRO

Mai-Lan Nguyen

Schneider Electric North America
SVP HR North America Operations

Carolyn O'Boyle

The Boston Beer Company
Chief People Officer

Sam Palmisano

Amica
SVP & CHRO

Lenka Patten

Ameresco
CHRO

Kathy-Jo Payette

Panera Bread
Chief People Officer

Evan Pierce

Boston Celtics
VP, People & Culture

Joe Sangregorio

Curia
CHRO

Bill Schmiedeknecht

Lifespan Corp
SVP, CHRO

Stephanie Soto

Breakthru Beverage Group
CHRO

Melanie Tinto

Wex
Chief Human Resources Officer

Debra Vasques Bruneau

JSR
Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Jose Luis Velasquez Vigil

Mapfre Insurance
Executive Vice President, HR

Jason Vlaun

NHP Rhode Island
Chief Human Resource Officer

Ellen Wallace

Berkley One
Vice President of Human Resources

John Weaver

IPG Photonics
Vice President of Human Resources - Worldwide

Arthur Wood

Cabot Corp
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Boosting Resiliency Through Change and Innovation
  2. Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Evolving Ways of Work
  3. Fostering Connected Culture in Hybrid Work Environments

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

June 26, 2025 | 1 day

Boston CHRO Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Boston/ Cambridge

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

September 2025 | an evening

Boston CHRO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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