North American HR Executive Summit

The North American HR Executive Summit is a premier gathering of industry leaders, human resources executives, and experts dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in the dynamic world of human resource management.

March 30 - April 1, 2025

The Diplomat Beach Resort | Hollywood, FL

Attendees
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of attendees are Director level and above
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Global Organizations
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Renowned Speakers
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NAHRES gathers Chief Human Resources Officers, Chief Culture Officers, Chief Diversity Officers, Chief People Officers, Chief Talent Officers, EVPs, SVPs, VPs, and Directors of Human Resources to share insights, foster innovation, and build invaluable connections. Dive into a thoughtfully curated environment that brings together today’s thought leaders, allowing you to explore new ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. Join the conversation at NAHRES and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the limits of human resource success.

Previously Featured Speakers

Year after year, we bring to the stage today's thought leaders and innovators

Tonia McMillan

Tonia C. McMillan is currently the Vice President of HR Strategy and Shared Services for Amtrak. She is an experienced professional “change agent” and lean six sigma greenbelt practitioner. Her professional experience is in finance, healthcare, compliance, risk management, and transportation. Tonia began her professional career working in the banking industry for the nations largest credit card company where she held various fiscal management roles. Tonia obtained her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from South University in 2009, and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with a minor in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University in 2002. Tonia then transitioned into the behavioral health field working with those who suffered from substance abuse and mental health disorders. She held positions ranging from clinician to administrator. She then moved into the transportation industry starting her career at Amtrak, specializing in drug and alcohol regulatory compliance. In her current role at Amtrak, she is responsible for developing human resource operational strategy.

Tonia McMillan

VP- HR Strategy and Shared Services

Amtrak

Tracey Arnish

Tracey is a seasoned HR executive with 20+ years of experience in both the private and public sectors. In her current role at Google Cloud, Tracey is focused on building a culture of customer empathy, in direct support of rapid business growth and the development of premium quality products and services. Prior to her role at Google, Tracey has worked globally in both the private and public sector across a variety of industries including Financial Services, Technology, Transportation, Entertainment and Manufacturing with organizations such as Google, SAP, Coast Capital Savings, Air Canada and the Vancouver Canucks.

Tracey Arnish

CHRO, Google Cloud

Google

Gerrit Spengler

Gerrit Spengler

EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, North America

Volkswagen

Tim Massa

With more than 30 years of corporate HR experience in roles at both Kroger and Procter & Gamble, I have developed a passion for creating a world class HR organization. I strive to serve as a trusted advisor and coach, driver of culture and purpose, change leader, and talent strategist connecting others to opportunities, bringing out their best capabilities and helping them succeed at work and in life through enabling, empathetic and servant leadership. I recognize that the foundation of any great company is its people, and as Chief People Officer for Kroger, I see the proof every day. Across our Family of Companies, we have nearly half a million associates operating under multiple banners across 35 states with each of them working together to bring Our Purpose – to Feed the Human Spirit – to life in ways big and small to uplift our customers, our communities and each other. I am proud to lead them and prouder still to serve them. Together, we are the best.

Tim Massa

Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

Kroger

Mónica Bauer Mengelberg

Mónica Bauer is PepsiCo’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billon times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including may iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimate annual retail sales.

As Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, Mónica is responsible for leading PepsiCo’s global DEI strategy which focuses on advancing the company’s aspirations to help build a more collaborative, inclusive, and equitable future for all. Prior to her current role, Mónica was Vice President, Global Corporate Reputation where she and her team championed PepsiCo’s reputation as having a strong legacy of embedding DEI into its business strategies, delivering world-class innovation, and committed to catalyzing positive change for people and the planet through its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) transformation agenda.

Throughout her nearly 20-year tenure at PepsiCo leading corporate affairs for Latin America, Asia Pacific, and India, Mónica has consistently made valuable contributions to shaping culture, engaging a dynamic workforce, and elevating PepsiCo’s efforts to build a diverse workplace and promote inclusive economic growth. A proven leader and true advocate for women’s empowerment, Mónica was one of the founders of PepsiCo’s Inspira women development program in Latin America, and a co-author of three books focused on coaching and deploying effective strategies to support women as they excel the corporate ladder.

Mónica holds an MBA degree from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM). Mónica serves as a Board Member for Chicas Poderosas, an organization dedicated to advocating for women representation and gender equality in media.

Mónica Bauer Mengelberg

Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

PepsiCo

Kim Lupo

Kim Lupo has dedicated her career to developing healthy rewards ecosystems that ensure associates have the financial, physical, and emotional well-being support they need to deliver their best every day. In her current role as the leader of Walmart’s Global Total Rewards, Kim and her team are developing and delivering competitive and innovative benefits and pay programs that help accelerate the company’s business and talent strategies.

Prior to Walmart, Kim led Global Total Rewards, People Operations, and Analytics at Nike. Under her leadership, Kim’s team drove systemic change across Total Rewards by resetting Nike’s job and pay architecture, introducing personalized pay rewards, transitioning to values and culture-based benefits, and standing up a new people analytics and insights function.

As Vice President of Total Rewards and Performance at T-Mobile, Kim led the HR integration efforts for the company’s merger with MetroPCS and supported the company’s transformation by resetting T-Mobile’s performance management system and introducing an integrated talent management approach with evolved pay systems.

Kim began her career as a compensation and financial consultant at Culpepper Associates in Atlanta, focused primarily on clients in the technology industry. She also worked as a consultant at Aon Hewitt and in Total Rewards leadership roles at Lanier Worldwide, Earthlink, and Southern Company.

Kim is a member of the WorldatWork faculty, WorldatWork Advisory Council, and the Conference Board’s Executive Compensation Counsel.

Kim Lupo

SVP, Global Rewards, People Operations/Digital, People for SVP, Global Total Rewards, People Operations/Digital Acceleration, and Global People Partner

Walmart

Jez Langhorn

Jez leads the North America Partner Resources team for Starbucks.

Formerly CHRO for Global Partners – a leading New England gas and oil company.

Formerly Corporate Vice President at McDonald’s Corporation supporting global business functions, leadership teams in the US & operating business units in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Japan. Led globally on employer reputation and digital engagement.

Specialties: US & International HR, Workforce Strategy, Culture & Employer Branding, Mergers & Acquisition, Post Merger Integration, Change Management, Organization Design, Employer Branding, Staffing & Recruiting, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching & Mentoring.

Serves as a fellow for several organizations, including The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and The Royal Society of Arts, as well as being a Council Member of City & Guilds.

Jez Langhorn

Senior Vice President, Partner Resources

Starbucks

Amanda Poole

Amanda Poole

Chief Human Resources Officer

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Liz Almeida

Liz Almeida

Chief Human Resources Officer

Panasonic North America

Daniela Proust

Daniela Proust is the Senior Vice President and Head of People & Organization at Siemens USA. With a passion for driving transformation in talent and leadership development, Daniela leads Siemens’ efforts to create a modern and agile workplace, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. She is committed to empowering employees to navigate the challenges of the digital age, ensuring that Siemens remains at the forefront of industry evolution. Daniela brings extensive experience in human resources, talent management, and organizational development, contributing to Siemens’ global success in shaping the future of work.

Daniela Proust

SVP, Head of People & Organization

Siemens USA

Deanna Jones

Deanna Jones

Chief Human Resources Officer

Baker Hughes

Shannon Sisler

Shannon Sisler is a business-minded, progressive leader with a successful track record building, directing and transforming people practices that enable high-level success for global corporations. She has significant experience leading large/diverse teams, serving as a Board/C-Suite advisor and creating comprehensive solutions throughout the employee lifecycle that drive outstanding business outcomes. Since 2017, Shannon has served as the Chief People Officer at Crocs, Inc. and has played a key role in the organization’s turnaround/growth, plus the addition of HEYDUDE.

Shannon earned her Executive MBA from the University of Denver (DU) and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, from the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder. She is passionate about promoting education and advancing women/girls. Shannon served for seven years on the Girl Scouts of Colorado Board of Directors as the Vice Chair/Board Governance Chair. She currently serves on the University of Colorado (CU) Leeds Board of Alumni & Friends and the CU Center for Leadership Board of Advisors.

Shannon has received her NACD Directorship Certification, NACD Certificate in Cybersecurity through Carnegie Mellon University, and completed the Harvard Women on Boards program. She is qualified/interested in joining a public/private board with best fit on Compensation Committee or Nominating/Governance Committee.

Shannon Sisler

Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer

Crocs

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