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In this special episode, we’re recapping highlights from the SHRM Executive Network’s 2026 Visionaries Summit in Indianapolis. Hear directly from industry leaders, chief people officers, and senior HR leaders about their biggest takeaways from the event, what’s top of mind for them right now, and the ideas they’re bringing back to their organizations.
Couldn’t make it to Visionaries this year? Tune in for insights from the leaders who were there, and learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
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List of people in this episode, in order:
Aka Ali-Kerr, HR Director, Andaz West Hollywood & Unscripted Durham, Hyatt Hotels
Gregory Curtis, Corporate Director of HR & Strategy, Avion Hospitality
Becca Boyd, Executive VP & CPO, SmartBank
Jennifer Strauel, Chief People Officer, Adelante Healthcare
Jonathan Walker, CHRO, Equitas Health
Natalia Emanuel, Economist
Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM
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