Dr. Dieter Veldsman is a renowned figure in the field of organizational psychology and HR, with a distinguished 15-year career in Strategic HR, Organizational Design, and Development. Throughout his professional journey, he has held key positions, including Group Chief Human Resource Officer, People Effectiveness Executive, and Principal Consultant, allowing him to make impactful contributions to organizations across regions like EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

Dr. Veldsman's expertise in the HR sector has earned him prestigious recognition, including the 'Chief HR Officer of the Year' by the CHRO SA Society in 2021 and the 'Practitioner of the Year Award' by the Society for Industrial Psychology South Africa in 2018.

As a sought-after speaker at global conferences, he delves into crucial topics such as HR, The Future of Work, and Organizational Development. Additionally, he hosts "The HR Dialogues," a compelling videocast where he engages with leading HR professionals worldwide, sharing valuable insights and experiences. Over the last 12 years, he has spoken at over 100 conferences and published over 80 articles on HR and the future of work. 

Currently serving as the Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), Dr. Veldsman is dedicated to spearheading thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and research initiatives to empower and educate 100,000 HR professionals by 2025.
 

As an accomplished HR professional, Jennifer is experienced in the areas of linking business strategy to leader and colleague development and engagement. She is an advocate of corporate social responsibility, has progressive leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence others. Jennifer is a creative thinker, has a global mindset, and the ability to lean in and lead in changing environments. 

Jennifer finds inspiration in nature, music, and her family. She finds balance by spending time with a good read on her front porch as well as exploring new restaurants with her husband in the Chicagoland area. 

Jennifer’s career includes over 25 years of experience in various industries including financial services, data, and market measurement, higher education and most recently with American Express Global Business Travel where she holds the role of Director Global Talent Management. 

Key career highlights:

• Leadership Skills: Successfully led cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Decision-Making Skills:  Has the ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions which has contributed to improved HR processes.
• Communication Skills: Facilitated engagement insight reviews, development sessions, conflict resolution sessions - she excels in effective and meaningful communication.

Whether collaborating with colleagues or engaging with stakeholders, Jennifer brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every interaction. Want to connect and learn more? Drop her a note. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-macadlo-she-her-9429416
 

Daniel brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the table. He has worked in various capacities across multiple continents, providing strategic HR consulting services to organizations of all sizes. His expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a diverse workforce. Dan specializes in developing and implementing HR policies and practices that not only comply with local labor laws but also align with the company’s overall business strategy.

Stephanie Morris is the Head of Sales for LHH’s North America Leadership Development practice.  With a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and over thirty years in the human capital consulting space, Stephanie has advised and helped numerous organizations align talent strategies to drive business priorities.  Her passion lies in working closely with clients to architect solutions with particular focus on illuminating insights from psychometric assessments and building leadership development experiences. Stephanie recently shifted gears from leading the consulting group to now leading sales and has found yet another passion to add to the list – leading, supporting and collaborating with seasoned sales professionals! When schedule permits, Stephanie enjoys visiting her four children, traveling from Chicago to France!

Studies show that more than two-thirds of employees are not satisfied with career prospects at their company, and do not know the best ways to develop their skills for the roles of the future. Unfortunately, less than a third of all employees state that their organization’s culture supports a culture of mobility.  While senior leaders believe they are doing a good job of providing resources for career and skills development for their organization, the employees they lead are just as certain they are not getting the opportunities they need to learn and grow into new roles.  This is a disconnect with significant potential impacts to addressing an organizations talent needs of the future.

For almost 20 years, Adam has worked with hundreds of organizations in various industries to implement systemic approaches to support effective internal career mobility - empowering employees to take control of their career paths, motivating managers to become talent developers, and drive higher levels of engagement and retention. Adam has allowed organizations to successfully deliver both strategic and just-in-time career mobility to address the ever-changing marketplace for talent, and to align the organizational needs and individual goals and aspirations.

As organizations realize that the skill sets of their current workforce are becoming out of sync with future roles, Adam delivers guidance and expertise to support their efforts to shift their talent strategy – through the right combination of career development, redeployment and career readiness – from a workforce that may be replaceable to one that is continually renewable.  

Laura Sherbin is a Managing Director at Seramount and leads Seramount’s Consulting and Learning divisions. Laura is an economist who specializes in the creation of advantage through inclusion and diversity. She built the rigorous data analytics machine and team that have been core to Seramount’s innovative approach to measuring and tracking employee experiences. Most recently, Laura was co-president at the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in New York City, a premier think tank and content provider that studies global workplace diversity. She has co-authored several Harvard Business Review articles, has taught Women and Globalization at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and is known as a leading expert in applying diversity and inclusion data to human behavior in organizations and using such data to quantify how workforce sentiments and satisfaction affect company bottom lines.

Laura holds a BS in math and economics from the University of Delaware and earned her PhD in economics from American University. She currently resides in Irvington, New York, with her husband, their four children, and their dog, Gus.

Laura Maffucci is G-P’s Head of HR, and she leads the company’s global workforce, talent, and employee experience. She operates from a people-first mindset and strongly believes that diversity of thought is paramount for a healthy workspace. 

Laura previously held leadership positions in the Global Total Rewards team at G-P, from Sr. Director to VP. Before this, she led Total Rewards & HRIS at Progress, a tech company focused on products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications. Prior to Progress, she held roles of increasing responsibility with Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she was awarded HR Award for Innovation and Creativity (2016). Her tenure at Ocean Spray Cranberries was preceded by roles with an emphasis on compensation and HR practices.

In her 20+ year career in HR, Maffucci has spoken on global and national platforms about compensation, employee well-being and mental health. She’s a staunch advocate for the employee experience and creating a culture of inclusivity. Laura is passionate about the future of work, normalizing the value of work everywhere, and enabling employees across the globe to be their best selves and add value wherever they go and whatever they do.
Maffucci resides in Boston, MA with her family.
 

Tyler Cahill is a Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp, supporting customers in the Eastern region of North America. 

Prior to joining Culture Amp, Tyler worked in Talent Optimization and Strategy both internally and externally for Fortune 100 clients, designing programs that targeted employee engagement and retention. In previous roles, Tyler has developed listening strategies, competency models, selection methodologies, recognition programs, learning journeys, leadership development, 360 feedback, and performance management processes. 

He received his BS in Psychology from Iowa State University and his Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Roosevelt University. Tyler currently serves on the SIOP Visibility committee, working with a team of fellow I/O Psychologists to deploy and publish SIOP’s annual Top Ten Work Trends. 

Tyler’s interests and speaking topics include engagement, recognition, unconscious bias, leadership development, and employee selection.

Dr. Wade Larson is a workforce consultant and human resources executive with 30-years of experience in strategy, leadership enablement, and talent management. His    expertise in HR and leadership helps organizations improve structures, culture, management, and leadership to achieve their goals. As an international speaker, published author, and professor, he strives to help others achieve the best versions of themselves. Wade has worked with hundreds of organizations and thousands of leaders to shift mindsets, innovate programs, and lead change that helps them do more, achieve more, and live their best lives.

Dr. Wade Larson is a workforce consultant and human resources executive with 30-years of experience in strategy, leadership enablement, and talent management. His    expertise in HR and leadership helps organizations improve structures, culture, management, and leadership to achieve their goals. As an international speaker, published author, and professor, he strives to help others achieve the best versions of themselves. Wade has worked with hundreds of organizations and thousands of leaders to shift mindsets, innovate programs, and lead change that helps them do more, achieve more, and live their best lives.

Lana Williams is a Program Manager with the SHRM Foundation where she manages The Foundation’s initiatives to support students and emerging professionals, as well as their efforts to expand and diversify the HR sector. She brings a wide range of expertise in social impact and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) from her experience within the nonprofit, advocacy, and corporate sectors.

Prior to this role, she was serving as the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Project Manager for NetApp where she managed the employee business resource groups and evolution of diversity and inclusion programming, as well as increasing employee engagement and belonging initiatives. She also held roles at the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sodexo, and the Human Rights Campaign where she was responsible for the oversight and coordination of the daily activities for the annual Corporate Equality Index and Buying for Workplace Equality Guide.

Lana graduated from The New School in New York City with a MS in Nonprofit Management and a BA from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.