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.
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A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Kane Calamari
Ace Hardware
SVP & CHRO
Donna Dorsey
International
EVP & Chief People and Culture Officer
Amber Kennelly
William Blair & Company
CHRO
Griffith Foods
SVP, Global HR
Del Monte Foods
CHRO
ProDriven Global Brands
CHRO
Justrite
CHRO
White Lodging
CHRO
A.P. Møller - Maersk
Regional People Business Partner, Logistics & Services & Ocean Products, North America
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
CHRO
Zurich Insurance
CHRO, North America
Ecolab
SVP, HR
Kimball Electronics
VP, Global HR
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
CHRO
FirstService Residential
VP, HR
Greenberg Traurig
Chief Learning & Development Officer
CCC Intelligent Solutions
CHRO & SVP
USIC
EVP & CHRO
Chicago Bulls
VP, HR
Alliant Credit Union
Chief People Officer
HealthEquity
EVP & Chief People Officer
Glory Global Solutions (International)
EVP, Global HR
Enova International
Chief People Officer
Wintrust Financial
EVP & CHRO
ITW
SVP & CHRO
AIT Worldwide Logistics
CHRO
Corewell Health
Chief People Officer & EVP, HR
Radius Recycling
VP, HR & Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
GATX
EVP & CHRO
NCAA
VP, HR
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Chief People & Diversity Officer
Northwestern Mutual
VP & HR Strategy & Senior HR Business Partner & member, Enterprise Leadership Group
Kemper Corporation
CHRO
Transdev
CHRO, North America
RXO
Chief People Officer
ACH Food Companies
VP & Head of HR
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
CHRO, Chief of People & Culture
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
SVP & CHRO
Misumi Group
Chief People Officer & SVP HR, Communications, Administration
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Minimizing Employee Turnover — Thinking Outside the Box
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
In early April 2025, we surveyed nearly 700 C-level executives about their insights on the current VUCA environment and the strategic shifts they are implementing in response. Here, we outline nine key trends from the survey, including the unique impact the VUCA environment has on each function.
Career pathing has emerged as a vital strategy to engage employees, enhance job satisfaction, and improve retention rates. Recently, the Boston CHRO Community convened virtually for a town hall to share insights from their career pathing experiences and discuss strategies for enhancement – These are the key takeaways from the discussion.
READ ARTICLEIn today's volatile geopolitical and economic landscape, C-level executives are navigating a complex web of challenges – from tariffs and inflation to supply chain issues and global conflicts. Here, we explore insights from 680 C-level executives on their sentiments and strategic decisions around the current economic climate.
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