Michael Pilnick is a results-focused Global HR Executive with extensive experience driving enterprise value in complex organizations. With a background spanning Fortune 500 companies, private equity-owned startups, IPOs, and leading consultancies, he excels in strategic business transformation. As Chief HR Officer at First Advantage since 2013, he oversees global HR operations, fostering growth and innovation. Michael also chairs the ESG Committee and spearheads the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts. Previously, he held HR leadership roles at Wolters Kluwer, Harcourt Education, Columbia House, and Accenture. Michael holds a B.S. in Education and Anthropology and an M.S. in HR Management.

Barbara Trautlein is author of Change Intelligence and originator of the CQ® System for Developing Change Intelligence®. For over 30 years, Barbara has coached executives, trained leaders at all levels, certified change agents, and facilitated mission-critical change initiatives. She is gifted at sharing strategies and tactics that are accessible, actionable, and immediately applicable. Barbara has a unique ability to connect with her audiences in industries across the globe. Clients served include Abbott, BP, Cisco, Deloitte, Northwestern University, and the United Nations.  Barbara holds a doctorate in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan. 

Dr Mishra is an Organization Development enthusiast, Change and Transformation leader, People Perspective builder, True Business evangelist and DEIB Champion. He is PhD, MPhil, and MBA in HRM and holder of double MA in Psychology and English Literature. He has worked at top levels in Human Resources in Welspun Group, AMW Motors, Volvo-Eicher, TAFE and Reliance Industries. He is an iconoclast in his views and unconventional in approach. He has been reading, speaking, and writing on subjects related to management, psychology, and philosophy. He has been awarded numerous times for his originality and contributions. He emphasises mastery of Concept and Substance.

Shane A. Yount is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and President of Competitive Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an international Business Transformation consulting firm that pioneered the acclaimed organizational development system known as Process Based Leadership® - A business transformation methodology designed to create a sustainable culture of clarity, connectivity, and consistency through the use of Non-Negotiable Business Processes. Since 1991 he has led the offices of CSI in becoming one of the nation’s most recognized Business Transformation consulting firms,  personally working with such organizations as Michelin, Genentech, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Defense, and many others.

Shane A. Yount is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and President of Competitive Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an international Business Transformation consulting firm that pioneered the acclaimed organizational development system known as Process Based Leadership® - A business transformation methodology designed to create a sustainable culture of clarity, connectivity, and consistency through the use of Non-Negotiable Business Processes. Since 1991 he has led the offices of CSI in becoming one of the nation’s most recognized Business Transformation consulting firms,  personally working with such organizations as Michelin, Genentech, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Defense, and many others.

Allyson Stewart-Allen is an award-winning international expansion advisor, broadcaster, educator and author of best-selling book Working with Americans.

Originally from Los Angeles and now based in London for over 35 years, she is the CEO of International Marketing Partners and has advised over 260 businesses across 27 countries including Burberry, Chanel, HSBC, Lufthansa, PwC and more. 

Allyson is a regular guest expert for numerous broadcast and print media outlets and is the creator of the LinkedIn Learning course Leading International Growth.  She is the only two-time winner of the EMFD’s Excellence in Practice Award for her custom leadership programs.