McLean Signature
October 28 & 29, 2024 - Welcome Reception: October 27th
Red Rock, Las Vegas
Signature is an innovative, research-based human resources conference that brings together HR Executives and their leadership teams. The 2024 Signature agenda will include interactive sessions, keynote presentations, peer-to-peer roundtables, and CHRO panel discussions.
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The Future of HR
Prepare for a people-centric future of work at 2024's must-attend HR conference, McLean Signature.
Join us this October in Las Vegas as we bring together thought leaders, analysts, and HR leaders like you to explore the trends, culture shifts, and strategies influencing HR and the evolving landscape of work. Maximize learning opportunities through keynotes, interactive sessions, roundtable discussions, networking, and more.
Don’t miss your chance to gain practical strategies for navigating the future of work and optimizing the impact of HR.
Early Bird Pricing
Save $500 until August 30th
Member
$1,895 USD
$2,395 USD Regular Rate
Non-Member
$2,495 USD
$2,995 USD Regular Rate
Why Attend McLean Signature?
Join the Future of HR
- Learn from McLean & Company analysts about emerging thinking in the HR and leadership space.
- Hear from industry leaders about how they've successfully tackled HR and leadership challenges.
- Network with fellow HR leaders from across a wide range of industries.
- Receive practical tips and tools with real-world examples, actionable advice, and guidance.
2023 Keynote Speakers
The speakers and agenda for the next event will be announced in Spring 2024.
Brian Dickens
Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Tennessee System
Brian Dickens
Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Tennessee System
Brian Dickens is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the University of Tennessee System. In this role, Dickens is responsible for planning, developing, & implementing statewide initiatives that support employee engagement. Areas of administration include system recruitment, employee & organizational development, compensation, inclusion, diversity & engagement, data analytics, reporting, payroll, benefits, & retirement services. The office also works to ensure compliance with federal, state & University labor standards & policies. He collaborates with UT system, campus & institute leadership, human resources officers & diversity officers. Dickens joined the UT System on Dec. 1, 2019, following a national search.
Sinead Bovell
Futurist | Future of Work Expert
Sinead Bovell
Futurist | Future of Work Expert
Sinead Bovell is a futurist and the founder of WAYE, an organization that helps prepare the next generation of business leaders for a world radically transformed by technology with a focus on non-traditional and minority markets. She is an eight-time United Nations speaker, an experienced host, and certified in AI ethics from MIT. Bovell founded WAYE (Weekly Advice for Young Entrepreneurs) in 2018. To date, she has educated over 200,000 young entrepreneurs on the future of technology. She also serves as a strategic advisor on digital inclusion to the United Nations International Telecommunication Union. Dubbed the AI Educator for the “non-nerds” by Vogue and one of Refinery 29's “Top Ten Black Women Changing the Game”, Bovell has given formal addresses to presidents, royalty, and Fortune 500 leaders on topics ranging from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence. She also hosted WIRED magazine's hit YouTube series, “What We Will know” and gave a TEDx Talk on the ethics of avatars in 2022.
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Expert on Resiliency and Workplace Wellness
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Expert on Resiliency and Workplace Wellness
Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor. She specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance, both at home and work. Hanley-Dafoe's work is inspired by personal experience. She learned resiliency from the ground up as someone who has experienced significant obstacles throughout her life. This, combined with more than 18 years of university teaching and research experience, makes Hanley-Dafoe's work both accessible and relatable while providing realistic and sustainable strategies for understanding and practicing resiliency and wellness. Hanley-Dafoe is the author of the award-winning and bestselling book, Calm Within the Storm, which outlines a powerful and achievable path to everyday resiliency. She joined a group of highly esteemed authors from around the globe when her book won a 2022 Silver Nautilus Award.
Peter Sursi
Former Head of Talent Acquisition; currently Senior Executive, Finance Modernization, FBI
Peter Sursi
Former Head of Talent Acquisition; currently Senior Executive, Finance Modernization, FBI
Peter Sursi, SPHR, is the former head of talent acquisition for the FBI and is currently the FBI's senior executive for finance modernization, accounts payable and relocation services. He is widely sought-out as a speaker on change management and modernization efforts; building trust and emotionality at work; the future of work; and managing a remote workforce. He lives in Virginia.
Terri Lewis
Chief People Officer, One Call
Terri Lewis
Chief People Officer, One Call
Terri Lewis is the Chief People Officer for One Call, the leading managed care company for workers' compensation services. Terri is responsible for creating the company's overarching vision for culture & engagement, diversity & inclusion, & top talent acquisition & retention. Prior to One Call, she served as senior vice president of global human resources for Pontoon Solutions where she is credited with positioning the company as a leading 'Great Place to Work.' In total, she carries with her more than 25 years of experience leading cultural & engagement transformations. She was recently named a Top 50 Women Leaders in Jacksonville for 2024.
Andrea Agnew
Vice President, People, Inclusion, Culture, Hilton Grand Vacations
Andrea Agnew
Vice President, People, Inclusion, Culture, Hilton Grand Vacations
Andrea Agnew serves as the Vice President of People, Inclusion and Culture at Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) and is responsible for leading the global inclusion strategy, developing the philosophy, framework and executing the roadmap for leaders and Team Members across the HGV enterprise. In this newly created role reporting to the CHRO, Andrea is responsible for HGV's People Strategy to include People & Culture, Employee Engagement, Awards & Recognition, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Employee Volunteerism & Giving Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Environment and Social Governance (ESG). Andrea's career spans over 23 years of experience as a well-rounded Human Resources professional within Financial Services, Media Entertainment, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, IT, Hospitality, Government, and Defense industries.
Adam Hickman
VP Learning, Org. Development & Cast Members, Partners – A Walt Disney Company
Adam Hickman
VP Learning, Org Development & Cast Members, Partners - A Walt Disney Company
Dr. Hickman is the Vice President of Learning, Organizational Development, and Cast Members at Partners Federal Credit Union – A Walt Disney Company. In this role, Adam is responsible for executing the people strategy related to human development, engagement, culture development, and progressive career mobility. Adam has over 18 years of experience leading leadership development efforts and recently has published research related to maximizing performance amid a remote or hybrid workforce. In previous roles, Dr. Hickman has consulted with leaders related to workplace practice. He was responsible for leading the workplace, learning, and translating research, best practices, and behavioral and management sciences into practical and compelling articles that drive organizational change and performance outcomes for clients. Most recently, Dr. Hickman was nominated in the Global Top 100 Learning and Development Professionals for his efforts related to professional development. As well as serving on various Board of Director roles related to executive development.
Bhavna Dave
Chief People & Culture Officer, Schellman Compliance LLC
Bhavna Dave
Chief People & Culture Officer, Schellman Compliance LLC
Bhavna Dave is the Chief People & Culture Officer at Shellman Compliance LLC. Bhavna has over 15 years of experience building & scaling small to mid-size global organizations & people functions by aligning the business & people strategy. She has primarily been in the tech industry working alongside CEOs & Executive teams to build high performing organizations & team-driven cultures. She lives in the Washington, DC metro area, but is originally from Dallas, Texas. She has a wonderful husband & two children that keep her busy outside of work.
Shannon Nihoff
Chief Talent and People Officer, MetLife Legal Plans
Shannon Nihoff
Chief Talent and People Officer, MetLife Legal Plans
Shannon Nihoff is the Chief Talent & People Leader at MetLife Legal Plans. A subsidiary of MetLife, MetLife Legal Plans is the nation's largest provider of group legal plans, serving over five million people at more than 5,000 organizations, including over 220 Fortune 500® companies. In this role, Shannon is responsible for setting the direction and plan for all people-related strategies and operations, working closely with CEO and the Senior Leadership Team. A strategic and seasoned human resource professional, Shannon comes from MetLife, where she spent 16 years as a strategic business partner supporting both domestic and international business segments at MetLife.Highlights include onboarding for opening the Cary and Charlotte campuses in North Carolina and acting as H.R. lead for several acquisitions.
Nichole Thompson
Chief People Officer, FLS Transportation Services
Nichole Thompson
Chief People Officer, FLS Transportation Services
Nichole A. Thompson is the Chief People Officer for FLS Transportation, the #1 3PL Cross Border Transportation Company in North America. With FLS since 2018, Nichole is a thought leader, responsible for all human resource functions including, Executive coaching, mergers & acquisitions, & crisis management. Thompson has held previous Senior Leadership roles at Benevis LLC, Union Pacific Railroad & Target Stores. She holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from Clark Atlanta University & a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHPR) & SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM - SCP). Nichole resides in Metro Atlanta with her husband Troy & four children.
Annette Martinez
Retired Senior Vice President, State Farm
Annette Martinez
Retired Senior Vice President, State Farm
Annette R. Martinez is a retired Senior Vice President for State Farm™ Mutual Automobile Insurance Companies. Her role as Senior Vice President included companywide oversight of Human Resources & Development, Corporate Responsibility, Public Affairs, & Diversity & Inclusion. She had over 34 years of experience with State Farm. She also currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation & the Leadership Council for the Northern Colorado American Cancer Society. Annette has received several recognitions including the Black Enterprise Top Executive in Corporate Diversity in 2018, National Association of Female Executive's 2018 Diversity Champion for Women, Worldwide Top 100 CHRO 2019, Insurance Business America's Hot 100 in 2020, & awarded the National Diversity Council's Power 50 Award for 2020 & 2021.
Lori Wall
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Foremost Farms USA
Lori Wall
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Foremost Farms USA
Lori Wall is the SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Foremost Farms USA dairy cooperative. She is responsible for developing and executing the company's human resources and communications strategy to drive and achieve the overall Foremost Farms business objectives and results through investing in people and culture. Prior to Foremost Farms, Wall was Chief Human Resources Officer of Restaurant Technologies, a leading provider of cooking-oil management and cooking oil distribution to more than 24,000 food service operators to make their kitchens safer and more sustainable. In that role, she redesigned and transformed the organizational structure to support 10-15% top- and bottom-line growth and aligned HR strategies to drive operations and sales objectives.
Somen Mondal
General Manager of Talent Intelligence, Ceridian
Somen Mondal
General Manager of Talent Intelligence, Ceridian
Somen Mondal leads Ceridian's Talent Intelligence efforts. A serial entrepreneur, Somen is the former CEO and Co-Founder of talent-screening system Ideal, which was acquired by Ceridian in 2021. Somen's professional accolades include spots on both the Profit Hot 50 and Deloitte Fast 50 lists. Somen was also EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012.
Maureen Cahill
Managing Partner, Executive Services, McLean & Company
Maureen Cahill
Managing Partner, Executive Services, McLean & Company
Maureen is a progressive executive with nearly three decades of experience as a human resources practitioner, consultant, advisor, and a business leader. As a former Chief HR Officer and strategic partner to dozens of HR executives, Maureen is uniquely positioned to lead McLean & Company's team of Executive Counselors and Advisors as they deliver the highest level of support and service to our members. She has deep expertise in translating a company's strategic business objectives into people priorities, action plans, and results. She is passionate about positioning HR leaders and their teams to optimize talent investments through development of business aligned HR strategies, effective business case development, and sound project execution.
Kelly Berte
Director, HR Research & Advisory Services, McLean & Company
Kelly Berte
Director, HR Research & Advisory Services, McLean & Company
Kelly Berte is a Director, HR Research & Advisory Services, with McLean & Company. She brings energy to translating scientific concepts to real-world application for HR leaders, promoting human-centered change that helps organizations support their people to be at their best. Prior to joining McLean & Company, Kelly worked in a variety of cross-functional HR roles, building her expertise in holistic wellbeing, engagement, change management, leadership development, and HR operations.
Andrew Donovan
Director, Human Resources, Frankenmuth Insurance Company
Andrew Donovan
Director, Human Resources, Frankenmuth Insurance Company
Andy Donovan, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the Director of Human Resources for Frankenmuth Insurance, an A.M. Best “A” rated and Ward’s 50 Top-Performer property-casualty insurer. His role includes responsibility for all HR operations, including talent acquisition, organizational development, learning & development, compensation, benefits, succession planning, and payroll. He has worked for Frankenmuth Insurance for 16 years and has over 20 years of HR experience. He also serves on the elder board at Frankenmuth Bible Church and is entering his 14th season as the boys varsity basketball coach at Frankenmuth High School. Andy resides in Frankenmuth with his wife Tessa and their daughters Mya and Macy.
Charl Lombard
President, Digital & AI Transformation Consulting, Info-Tech Research Group
Charl Lombard
President, Digital & AI Transformation Consulting, Info-Tech Research Group
Charl joined Info-Tech Research Group in July 2022 and is tasked with expanding ITRG’s Digital Transformation service offering. Prior to joining ITRG, Charl was a management consultant and trusted advisor to CEOs, Executive Teams and Boards of Directors with two of the world's preeminent professional services organizations: PwC (1999-2007) and McKinsey & Company (2011-2019), where he held leadership positions in the firm’s North American Transformation practice. Charl has 20+ years of experience leading transformations across a range of industries (Information Technology, Hospitality, Advanced Industries, High Tech, Entertainment, Travel & Transport, Insurance & Financial Services, Metals & Mining, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, Telecoms, Manufacturing,) working in several countries on 3 continents (North America, EU, Africa), in both the private and public sectors.
LynnAnn Brewer
Executive Advisor, McLean & Company
LynnAnn Brewer
Executive Advisor, McLean & Company
As an Executive Advisor at McLean & Company, LynnAnn brings knowledge in strategic human resources leadership. She has over 20 years of broad experience in all areas of Human Resources leadership, including strategy, design, change management, talent management, competencies, performance, talent acquisition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. LynnAnn has worked in private and public sectors, including higher education, state and municipal government, maritime, hospitality, technology, healthcare, federal government contracting, small businesses, and startups. Before joining McLean & Company, she led a large public Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) university through innovation and change in HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to become a nationally recognized top employer for women and diversity and a national best employer.
James Tastard
Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
James Tastard
Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
James Tastard, Ph.D. joined Great Lakes as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer in October 2020. As a member of the Executive Team, he is responsible for leading GLDD's HR organization, Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Learning, Compensation, and Benefits, Employment and Labor Relations, Payroll, Risk Management, Marketing and Communications, and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). James has been a leader in Human Resources for three decades, focused on driving business results through the unique intersection of strategy, leadership, and culture. With a distinct focus on leadership, his areas of expertise include developing top talent, succession planning for critical roles, helping organizations thrive in dynamic conditions, and leading large-scale complex change.
Ray Kleeman
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Ray Kleeman
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Ray Kleeman is Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer for Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated. He is responsible for all of RGA's global human resources strategies, including organizational design, workforce and succession planning, talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and change management. He is also a member of RGA's Executive Committee. Ray has more than 25 years of experience in human resource management. Before joining RGA, Ray was Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Centene Corporation in St. Louis, where he was responsible for leading its HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations and Compliance, Employee Relations, and International HR groups. Previously, Ray held several global positions with Monsanto Company (now Bayer), including divisional HR responsibility for its Crop Protection and International Seed & Traits businesses as well as leading HR for its R&D and corporate HR functions.
Gianna Driver
Chief Human Resources Officer, Exabeam
Gianna Driver
Chief Human Resources Officer, Exabeam
Gianna Driver is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Exabeam. As CHRO, Driver manages the strategy and processes related to building, investing in, and retaining top talent at Exabeam, enabling employees to do their best work. She is responsible for architecting the company’s talent strategy, driving corporate culture and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and leading the global human resources function. Driver brings nearly 20 years of executive human resources management experience in small, large, private, and public global companies to Exabeam. Prior to Exabeam, Driver was the Chief People Officer at BlueVine, a private fin-tech company based in Redwood City, CA. Before BlueVine, Driver led HR, and People functions in high-growth technology, gaming, consumer, and SaaS organizations, including Playstudios, Aristocrat, Actian Corporation, Talend, and Balsam Brands. She is passionate about building high-performance cultures, establishing operational excellence, and creating joy at work. Driver is a graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Karin Anne Davis
CEO & Chief Creativity Strategist, Pink Pigs Fly
Karin Anne Davis
CEO & Chief Creativity Strategist, Pink Pigs Fly
Karin is the CEO & Chief Creativity Strategist with Pink Pigs Fly. She helps senior leaders leverage the power of creativity to drive and sustain greater innovation, stay competitive, increase profits and change the world. Her work goes beyond traditional training to focus on sustainable change with a focus on shifting mindsets towards creativity, developing skills and processes to enhance creative thinking and building organizational cultures that foster innovation. With a background in the science of creativity, adult education and leadership development, she is a skilled facilitator that challenges teams to think and solve problems in new ways to address the complex challenges of today's world. And she's always looking for new ways to make pigs fly!
2023 Keynotes
Did you happen to miss a Keynote presentation from last year's Signature Event?
Sample Previous Session Topics
- Preparing for the Future of HR
- Culture and Employee Experience
- HR Analytics
- Generative AI
- Flow State
- HR Prioritization
- Resilience
- Psychological Safety at Work
- Employee Value Proposition
- Generations in the Workplace
Signature 2023 Conference Agenda
- How to Make Pigs Fly: Leveraging the Power of Creativity to Drive Innovation & Growth
- Amp up Engagement: Take a Holistic Approach to Leveraging Employee Lifecycle Data
- Using Data to Power Practical, Powerful Analytics to Advance HR Strategy
- Psychological Safety Myth-Busting and Why it Matters for HR
- May the Flow Be With You: Enabling Flow State to Positively Impact Productivity
- Making Sense of Generations in the Workplace
Exhibitor Opportunities
McLean & Company is the trusted partner of HR leaders and we are proud to offer you an opportunity to showcase your brand as an exhibitor at our annual invite-only conference.
Signature is McLean's marquee event for hundreds of HR executives making people and culture decisions and influencing thought leadership in their companies.
Benefits of Exhibiting
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Venue
Red Rock, Las Vegas
With an unrivaled aesthetic and attention to detail apparent at every turn, Red Rock offers a refined resort experience — all amongst Las Vegas’ most striking setting. From award-winning accommodations to service as unwavering as the neighboring sandstone canyons.