HIC is proud to recognize the Top 51 HR Future of Work Innovators, a distinguished group of senior HR/People leaders whose impact is redefining how work works.
These honorees represent public/private companies, startups, nonprofits, and global brands. What connects them is not industry or title, but intentional leadership.
How HIC Selected the Honorees
HIC’s selection process was deliberately human. No scorecards. No formulas. Just rigorous listening.
We interviewed leaders and featured them in our newsletters, many of which surpassed 20,000 views within minutes of being shared on LinkedIn. Just as importantly, other leaders emerged through a signal we trust deeply: current and former employees independently naming individuals as having shaped their experience of work in meaningful, lasting ways.
What distinguished these leaders was not polish or visibility, but disciplined thinking, sound judgment under pressure, and a consistent commitment to how work is actually experienced by people.
At HIC, we prioritize influence over exposure. These leaders represent the future of people leadership because of the cultures they build and the trust they earn, well before recognition ever arrives.
Meet the HIC Top 51 HR Future of Work Innovators
Maria Reyes: Global Workforce Innovation & Development Manager, Google Driving large-scale workforce innovation with a future-focused lens on skills and development.
Tae Kim: Head of People, Leverage Companies Building people systems that scale with intentional growth.
Symphone’e Lindsey: Head of Human Resources, Twilio Championing people-first practices in high-growth technology environments.
Jennifer Do: Head of People, TigerGraph Aligning talent strategy with rapid innovation and data-driven cultures.
Juliette Dupré: Chief People Officer, OtherSide Entertainment Designing people experiences that fuel creativity and performance.
Amy Williams: Chief Human Resources Officer, SK Capital Partners Leading HR strategy across complex, investment-driven organizations.
Nick Avery: Chief People Officer, Carta Modernizing people operations at scale.
Pilar Muner: VP of Talent & People, ChartHop Transforming workforce data into strategic insight.
Simona Curci: Head of Lifestyle HR, Ferrari Redefining employee experience in a world-class brand.
Karin Kojima: CEO & Founder, Ethos HR Building values-driven HR advisory for modern organizations.
Jelena Radecki: Head of People & Culture, Zum Rails Scaling culture alongside business growth.
Liz Morgan: Chief Human Resources Officer, SolitAir Holding Leading HR transformation across global operation
Earnest Offley: Former Chief People Officer, AiCure Blending people strategy with innovation in healthcare tech.
Jeff Bryson: Head of HR, Odfjell Terminals US Driving operational excellence through people leadership.
Davida Lindsay-Bell: Chief People Officer, Hanna Andersson Embedding purpose and belonging into brand culture.
Laurie Shakur: Chief People Officer, Session AI Advancing people strategy in AI-driven organizations.
Peter Collyer: Chief People Officer, SQE Leading with precision in regulated, high-stakes environments.
Natalie Mellin Poppelvik: Head of People & Culture, Resolution Games Creating high-trust cultures in gaming and tech.
Suzanna Travers: Head of People, Kilnbridge Humanizing leadership in infrastructure and construction.
Gloria Chasseriaud: HR Business Partner, Smiles of Orlando Championing people-centered healthcare environments.
Nirali Shah Matalia: Head of People, Chorus Blending operational rigor with people-first leadership.
Juliette Weir: Chief People Officer, Heymondo Designing global people strategies in travel and insurance.
Donaciano Ponce de Leon: Chief People Officer, Canoga Perkins Driving workforce strategy in advanced manufacturing.
Angela Cheng-Cimini: Chief Human Resources Officer, The Chronicle of Philanthropy Aligning mission, culture, and impact.
Orit Menkes: Global HR Leader / CPO, DriveNets Scaling global teams in complex tech environments.
Nicole DuBois: Chief Human Resources Officer, Graham Windham Leading with equity and long-term community impact.
Oksana Lukash: Chief People Officer, People, Culture, You, LLC Advising organizations on intentional culture design.
Suubi Christie: Chief People Officer, HLX Life Sciences Supporting growth in life sciences through strong people systems.
Theo Apanco-Perez: Chief People Officer, Riser Fitness Proving that sustainable growth requires process, not passion alone.
Anna McMurphy: Chief People & Experience Officer, MNTN Designing end-to-end employee experiences.
Brayan Aleman: Chief People Officer, Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts Leading workforce strategy in mission-driven organizations.
Monika Holliday: Head of People, British Airways Euroflyer Navigating people leadership in global aviation.
Alsu Tarzimanov: Head of Human Resources, EPCVIP Driving HR strategy in specialized markets.
Jodi Dahlgard: Chief People Officer, Bluehost Scaling people systems in digital-first environments.
Brady Pyle: Chief Human Resources & Inclusion Officer, Space Center Houston Integrating inclusion, innovation, and exploration.
Jonathan Starling: VP of Talent, Integral Ad Science Building data-driven talent strategies.
Linda Aiello: Chief People & Culture Officer, DraftKings Inc. Redefining culture in high-growth consumer brands.
Kumud Sharma: Chief People Officer, Betterment Aligning financial well-being with employee experience.
Alberto Ferrarotto: Head of People Strategy, Learning & HR Systems, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Driving excellence through learning and systems.
Teuila Hanson: Chief People Officer, LinkedIn Shaping the future of work at a global scale.
JoJo Conlan: Senior HR Leader, Apple Leading people strategy inside one of the world’s most influential companies.
Rebecca McFadden: SVP Human Resources, L’Oréal Championing people leadership in global beauty and consumer markets.
Casey Bailey: Head of People, Deel Redefining global work and distributed teams.
Lynne Oldham: Chief People Officer, Dataiku Scaling culture in advanced AI organizations.
Charlotte Anderson: Head of People Experience, Canva Designing workplaces that work for humans.
Keren Shelef-Levi: VP People, Strategy & Operations, Navan Integrating people, strategy, and operational excellence.
Placid Jover: VP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Teva Pharmaceuticals Leading HR at global pharmaceutical scale.
Amanda Roeder: Global Head of People, Hubstaff Supporting distributed teams worldwide.
Katie Gvazdinskas: Head of People, Goodles Building modern people practices in consumer brands.
Zoe Nanacsik: Director of People, Synctera Aligning people strategy with fintech innovation.
Michelle D. Banks: Senior Manager, ERG Programs, D&I & Talent Management, Charles Schwab Advancing inclusion and employee engagement at scale.
What’s Next: Honoring the Leaders
HIC will be hosting a live virtual recognition ceremony inside HIC HR Hub in April 2026, our private online community for senior HR and People executives across public/private companies, startups, nonprofits, and global enterprises.
About HIC
HIC is a workplace consulting firm specializing in interactive management and team training, leadership development, and L&D strategy. We partner with organizations across industries globally to help managers lead better, teams perform stronger, and cultures scale intentionally, especially in the age of AI.
At HIC, we believe people strategy is the business strategy.
And these leaders are proving it.
