Based in New York, N.Y.

An enthusiastic and popular keynote speaker, workshop leader, consultant and coach. Her firm, High Definition People® partners with organizations to ignite employee passion, create inspired leaders and engage all staff to deliver on the brand promise. She also specializes in building high performing sales and customer service cultures.

Barb is the author of “Dream Big!  What’s the Best That Can Happen?” Some clients include: Starwood Resorts, Bank of America, Sharp Health Care and hundreds of small to medium size businesses in nearly every industry segment.  She has so many ideas, she's been described as a MANIC EXPRESSIVE!

Brian J. Glade, SPHR, GPHR is the Managing Director of Global Strategy and the Americas at the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). In this role, he is responsible for membership in North, Central, and South America, as well as serving as Secretary to the AESC Board of Directors.

Prior to joining AESC in May 2011, Brian led global member programs for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Brian was responsible for educating the Society’s constituents on global human resource management issues; providing guidance in the globalization of SHRM members, products, and services; and representing the Society and the profession abroad. Brian established the SHRM offices in Beijing, PRC, and Mumbai, India. 

Prior to joining SHRM in 1997, Brian worked at Texaco, Inc., corporate headquarters in New York for five years in a variety of positions. As International Human Resources Advisor he was responsible for developing a global approach to Texaco’s human resource policies. As Coordinator for Total Quality Management (TQM) in an operating division, Brian had oversight for developing and delivering TQM and reengineering activities. He also served as a Project Developer responsible for introducing a Texaco-licensed clean energy technology in European markets. 

Previously, Brian worked at the United States Council for International Business, a policy association in New York City representing 300 U.S. companies before international organizations. As Vice President for International Labor Affairs, he served as U.S. Employer Delegate to the International Labor Organization (ILO) where he negotiated labor standards with trade unions and governments. Brian testified before the US Congress on international labor standards. He was also active in shaping social affairs policy before the European Commission in Brussels and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Brian acquired certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) from the HR Certification Institute. 

Brian earned his M.A. in International Affairs from the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University. As part of that program, he studied in Bologna, Italy for one year. His B.A. in Government is from the University of Notre Dame. Brian’s language training includes French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Latin. 

Brian is a frequent speaker at HR management conferences around the world.

Based in Cairo, Egypt

Renee Charney, President and Founder of Charney Coaching & Consulting LLC, has over 25 years of corporate experience in coaching, learning, leadership and organizational development. Her expertise includes leadership coaching, team coaching, conversational definition, and mutual relationship analysis. Using this expertise, Renee facilitates both individual and team growth, and leads initiatives that influence ongoing development and change.

Renee holds a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision, with a concentration in business and organizational development, has completed her certification in Leadership Coaching at Georgetown University, and is an ACC certified coach.

 

Based in Riverton, Utah

Jean-Michel Caye is a Senior Partner & Managing Director in BCG's Paris office.  Jean-Michel is an organization and human resource expert leading the HR/People Advantage and Talent topics for BCG Worldwide. He is also a core member of the Financial Services, Organization and Corporate Development practice areas. Jean-Michel has had numerous experiences in international post-merger integrations focusing on program management, cultural integration and employee communications.  He was named a BCG Fellow in 2011.


 

Jennifer Rhoads, HR Director with The Principal Financial Group, is responsible for execution of HR strategy and leads a global team of HR professionals supporting leaders and employees across the world.  Her knowledge and experience in HR has developed through her work and educational opportunities over the past 20 years in the field.  She received her BA and MBA from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and holds her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certifications.

Based in South Africa

Kevin Dooley is the Global Head of People Engagement & Marketing at Deutsche bank. His role is to ensure that the Employer Brand is effectively marketed outside of the Bank and is mirrored internally throughout Deutsche's people processes. Kevin has work experience in both consumer products and financial services industries. He is currently based in New York City and has previously lived in Hong Kong, London and Singapore.