March 18th '26 / 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM PDT

Adaptive Leadership in a Disordered World: Rethinking Culture, Control and the Role of HR in Global Disruption

Panel

Stage 2 - HR Reinvention

How HR builds trust, influence, and transformation amid economic volatility and AI-driven change

In an era of inflation, supply chain disruption, and uneven global growth, HR sits at the center of organizational adaptability. As companies navigate shifting demand and digital transformation, HR is redefining how leadership, culture, and workforce strategy drive resilience, influence, and long-term performance.

Speakers

Jason R. Desentz

Chief Human Resource Officer

Toshiba

Marina Hong

SVP Head of HR, North America & Group HRBP Enabling Functions

Bayer

Ray Tavares

EVP, Head of Human Capital Solutions & Digital Employee Experience

Truist

Stacia Garr

Co-founder and Principal Analyst

RedThread Research

This session brings together senior HR leaders to explore how organizations can strengthen leadership and culture amid ongoing macroeconomic disruption. As companies face rising costs, talent shortages, and technology-driven change, HR’s role is expanding from stewarding people and culture to shaping adaptability, trust, and business impact. The conversation will focus on how HR leaders can build influence and trust to secure alignment for transformation, and harness AI to drive cultural and operational change while maintaining stability and purpose across global teams.

Key areas of discussion:

Building organizational trust and influence to lead through disruption
Redefining leadership accountability amid macroeconomic and technological change
Leveraging AI to enable cultural and operational transformation
Strengthening HR’s role as a strategic partner driving adaptability and performance

Strategy and Leadership

Transformation

See the 2026 Agenda