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8th Annual, 2023

Executive Talent Management Forum

The Role of AI in Talent Management

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Testimonials

The 2023 Forum

Building a stronger bridge between industry and higher education

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has altered many facets of management, including talent management. The use of AI-driven solutions for talent acquisition, development, and retention is gaining both acceptance and popularity.  Among other benefits, these solutions automate processes, improve decision-making, and personalize the employee experience. At this year's 8th annual Executive Talent Management Forum, experts in the field of AI and HR will convene to discuss the importance of AI in talent management and how it can be used in various organizational settings. The advantages, disadvantages, and potential risks of employing AI in managing talent will also be explained and discussed.

WHAT IS THE TOPIC?

The Role of AI in Talent Management

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

  • Hear the latest research from one of the world’s foremost scholars in the area of talent management

  • Extend your network and knowledge base by leveraging participants’ extensive experience through a round-table discussion

  • Discuss your organization’s talent management challenges and gain valuable perspective from both academia and industry

  • Be a part of the collective brainpower of industry leaders and the world-class experts at the School of Management

WHO IS ATTENDING?

C-suite executives from some of the foremost experts on talent management from organizations to be announced soon.

WHEN?

Thursday, September 21st,

8:00am to 12:30pm

WHERE?

Lundring Events Center

60 W. Olsen Rd.

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 

The Forum
Speakers

2023 Speakers and Panelists

Proud to bring inspirational speakers from academia and industry
Keynote Speakers
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Vlad Vaiman, PhD

Associate Dean and Professor,

School of Management

California Lutheran University

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Louis Williams

VP Talent Acquisition,

City of Hope

Panelists
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Genevieve Findlay

Jeff Stepler

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Dr. Paul Witman

2023 Schedule

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

9:35 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:40 a.m.

12:00 a.m. 

12:30 a.m.

Reception with Breakfast, Networking

Dean’s Introduction and Welcome

Academic Presentation

Practitioner's Keynote

Break

Panel Discussion

Q&A's with Panel

Lunch and Networking

End

The Role of AI in Talent Management 

Cost:  $95*

*Reduced cost for California Lutheran University alumni, faculty, staff, and School of Management advisory council members

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Forum Advisory Council

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Dr. Vlad Vaiman

Associate Dean and Professor

School of Management 

California Lutheran University

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Susan Van Vleet

President

Susan Van Vleet Consultants, Inc.

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Nick Shauer

Managing Director, Human Resources 

Penny Mac

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Primo Custudio

Vice President, Human Resources (ret. '16)

Operations and Technical Services,

NBC Universal

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Kim Congdon

Vice President, Global Human Resources and Talent Management

Herbalife Nutrition

Organizers
Past Events

Past Events

2023

Executive Talent Management 

The Role of AI in Talent Management

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:
Louis William, VP Talent Acquisition, City of Hope

 

Panelists:

  • Genevieve Findlay, CHRO, HRL Laboratories LLC

  • Jeff Stepler, VP Talent Selection and Engagement, The Cheesecake Factory

  • Dr. Paul Witman, Information Technology Management School of Management  California Lutheran University

Watch Event Video

2022

The Great Resignation

Attracting and retaining talent in the post-pandemic world

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:
Kristin Fischer, Executive Director & Global Lead, Talent Acquisition, Amgen

 

Panelists:

  • Susie Lundeen, Chief People Officer, Allogene

  • Kevin Elms, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Dole

  • Judith Sanchez, Chief Marketing Officer & General Manager, JAFRA 

  • Darren M. Kettle, Chief Executive Officer, Metrolink 

Watch Event Video

2021

The Rise of Fluid Work

Implications for Talent Management

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:
Rhonda Vetere, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Herbalife Nutrition

 

Panelists:

  • Tracy Perez, Regional Director, Manpower

  • Kelly Kimball, Executive Chairman, Vitu

  • Kristen Upton, Director, Global Marketing Development, Utsuka Pharmaceutical

  • Aaron Holzer, Director, Talent Management, Raytheon Intelligence & Space

  • Primo Custodio, Vice President, Human Resources, Operations and Technical Services (ret.), NBC Universal (moderator)

Watch Event Video

2020

Talent Management: Automation and Employment

The workforce in the age of digitalization, AI, and robotization

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:
Peter Zierhut, Vice President, Outside Operations, Haas Automation, Inc.

 

Panelists:

  • Amie Kraus, Vice President, Atara Biotherapeutics

  • Stef Murray, Chief Diversity Officer and VP, HR, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

  • Mark Ronk, Head of Talent and Leadership Development, The Cheesecake Factory
  • Michael Soules, President, Corwin

  • Drew West, General Manager, Academic Partnerships, The Trade Desk

Watch Event Video

2018

Identifying and Retaining Talented and High-Potential Employees: The Role of Analytics and Best Practices

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:

Jeff Higgins, Founder & CEO, Human Capital Management Institute

 

Panelists:

  • Jeannie Finkel, Senior HR Executive, Cydcor

  • Stacey Gordon, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Rework Work

  • Kevin Poff, Principal & Career Business Leader, Mercer

  • Stuart Tross, Chief People & Workplace Officer, MannKind Corporation

  • Nick Shauer, Managing Director of Human Resources, Penny Mac  (moderator)

2019

Talent Management: For many or a select few?

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:
Deanna Ball, PhD, Head of Global Organizational Effectiveness, Medtronic

 

Panelists:

  • Deanna Ball, Head of Global Organizational Effectiveness, Medtronic

  • Sharon Faltemier, Senior VP, HR at Semtech

  • Kate Johnson, President, Grace Camp Consulting, LLC.

  • Glenn Llopis, Chairman, Glenn Llopis Group

  • Nick Shauer, Managing Director of Human Resources, Penny Mac  (moderator)

Watch Event Video

2017

Leveraging Organizational Culture to Attract & Retain Top Talent

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:

Dina Barmasse-Gray, Chief Human Resource Officer, The Cheesecake Factory

 

Panelists:

  • Bob Bushnell, Group VP, Strategy & Business Development, L3 Technologies

  • Jim Cathcart, Director of HR, Four Seasons Westlake Village

  • Brick Conners, CEO, Pharos Leadership

  • Doreen Hackey, CLO and Executive Coach, E-Suite Consulting

  • Marilyn Monahan, Owner, Monahan Law Office (moderator)

2016

Engaging, Developing, and Retaining Millennials

 

Academia Keynote:

Dr. Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Management, California Lutheran University

 

Industry Keynote:

Nick Shauer, Managing Director of Human Resources, Penny Mac 

 

Panelists:

  • Joe Bosch, Chief HR Officer, DirectTV, ret. 2016

  • Kety Duron, Chief HR & Diversity Officer, City of Hope

  • Kim Congdon, Chief People Officer, Fullscreen

  • Primo Custodio, Vice President HR, NBC Universal, ret. 2016

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