HRMAC Digital Event Program - Executives’ Club of Chicago

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Join us for our third annual Talent Outlook and hear from a panel of experts as they discuss the latest talent trends and topics.

They’ll give their thoughts on the future of HR and how companies can stay ahead of the pack in the hunt for talent. They’ll provide their predictions on the state of the talent landscape, what the next big trends will be, the future of the labor market, and how current trends might evolve over the coming year.

Hilda Harris Piell, Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, CME Group

Hilda Harris Piell is responsible for overseeing all aspects of talent management and organizational effectiveness, including executive compensation, succession planning, talent acquisition, benefits, professional development, diversity & inclusion, and HR information systems for the company’s 3,500 employees worldwide.

In addition, as a member of the CME Group Management Team reporting to the CEO, Piell works to ensure that the company is developing and utilizing the full talents of its employees in ways that align with the company’s strategic goals, enhance customer satisfaction and create sustained shareholder value.

Katie Lawler, SVP and CHRO, ITW

Katie is a strategic senior human resources leader with extensive experience serving diverse industries, leading change, and enabling significant long-term business growth and expansion. She is a strong collaborator and consensus builder, with an understanding of financial drivers, operations and corporate governance informing all her work.

She joined ITW in October 2014 and previously served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources for GATX Corporation.

Aaron Sojourner, Senior Researcher & Labor Economist, Upjohn Institute for Employment Research

Sojourner’s research focuses on (1) effects of labor-market institutions in the economy and society, (2) policies promoting development of human capital, and (3) behavioral economic approaches to consumer financial decisions.

Sojourner has a wide range of policy experience and community service. Sojourner is a research fellow at the European labor economics institute IZA, a member of the U. Chicago Human Capital & Economic Opportunity working group, and a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution Metro program.

Imran Qureshi, Head of North America, WTW

Imran is accountable for connecting the entirety of WTW to our clients and connecting our colleagues to the communities where they live and work. In his IGS role, he leads a team of talented colleagues globally who help deliver services to organizations that address complex issues.

During his 25 years with the company, he has held a number of leadership roles, including co-leading the U.S. geography, U.S. Midwest Region leader and leadership roles in WTW’s Integrated & Global Solutions business.

Talent Outlook 2024

Hilda Harris Piell

Katie Lawler

Aaron Sojourner

Imran Qureshi

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Hilda Harris Piell, Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, CME Group

Katie Lawler, SVP and CHRO, ITW

Aaron Sojourner, Senior Researcher & Labor Economist, Upjohn Institute for Employment Research

Imran Qureshi, Head of North America, WTW

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