Past Speakers

Voices That Define the Future
From global icons and industry disruptors to visionary leaders, the UNLEASH stage has hosted a wide range of influential voices. We’ve welcomed pioneers from tech, HR, business, and beyond to challenge the status quo and redefine the future of work. Explore the minds that have shaped our community and continue to inspire the next generation of global leaders.
Our Speaker Alumni
Sir Richard Branson
Business magnate, investor, and founder of the Virgin Group.

Arianna Huffington
Founder and CEO.
Thrive

Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE).

Amy Coleman
Chief People Officer
Microsoft

Gary Vaynerchuk
Founder & CEO.
VaynerMedia

Lisa Chang
EVP and Global Chief People Officer
The Coca-Cola Company

Ethan Mollick
Innovation Expert and Artificial Intelligence Thought Leader; Professor of Entrepreneurship
The Wharton School

Maryjo Charbonnier
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kyndryl

Peter Hinssen
Co-founder & Partner
nexxworks

Amy Edmondson
Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management
Harvard Business School & Author

Jaime Teevan
Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow
Microsoft

Adam Holton
Chief People Officer
GE HealthCare

Shurawl Sibblies
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
MetLife

Michael H. Schneider
Chief Human Capital Officer and Assistant Director

Emilee DeMartino
SVP, Chief People Officer, International Operated Markets
McDonald’s

Joy Buolamwini
Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist, Founder

Drew Holler
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lennar

Jess Von Bank
Global Leader, HR Transformation and Technology Advisor
Mercer

Josh Bersin
Founder & CEO
The Josh Bersin Company

Katie Watson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Western Digital Corporation


