“What CEOs Want from CHROs & HR” with Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles

How are CEO expectations for CHROs changing?

Why are more CEOs looking for CHROs with non-HR backgrounds?

My guests on this episode are Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles

During our conversation Jennifer, Brad and I discuss:

• Why CEOs are rethinking what great HR leadership looks like.
• Why CEOs are prioritizing candidates from strategy, finance, and other non-HR backgrounds.
• The growing expectation for CHROs to lead enterprise-wide AI strategies
• The widening gap between CHROs and their succession-ready direct reports
• Practical and actionable career advice for aspiring CHROs

Connecting with Jennifer and Brad:

Connect with Jennifer Wilson on LinkedIn

Connect with Brad Warga on LinkedIn

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