Holly Ransom is a globally renowned keynote speaker, host and emcee, master interviewer, author, and leadership expert.As the CEO of Emergent Global and author of The Leading Edge, she has driven transformative initiatives in leadership development, diversity, and innovation across corporate, non-profit, and public sectors.Holly has led discussions with influential figures including Barack Obama, Condoleeza Rice, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Matthew McConaughey and Venus Williams.Named one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review, she received the US Embassy’s Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence in 2019.As a dynamic leader, Holly serves as a Non-Executive Director at Port Adelaide Football Club and is a co-founder of the award-winning Energy Disruptors.Holly’s electrifying energy and profound insights empower leaders worldwide to navigate change and drive real-world impact.
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Wed, May 14, 9:15 am - 10:05 am MT
HR Leadership Now: Navigating Uncertainty with Clarity and Impact
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

The global landscape of 2025 demands bold, decisive, and human-centered HR leadership. With disruptions continuing to reshape how we work and lead, HR executives face mounting pressure to create adaptive strategies that deliver measurable results. Join Kerry Dryburgh, EVP of People & Culture at bp and Kelly Jones, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cisco for a candid and critical conversation about what it takes to lead through uncertainty.

This session will go beyond theory, offering hard-won insights and actionable approaches directly from leaders shaping the future of work at the world’s most influential organizations. How do they drive results while keeping people at the center of their strategies? How do they assess what’s working, pivot when needed, and address emerging challenges with clarity? This is not just a discussion – it’s your opportunity to gain practical, field-tested leadership strategies to meet the moment. Walk away with ideas to implement now, no matter the scale of your organization or the challenges you face.

Key takeaways include:

  • Learning how to lead with clarity in times of uncertainty 
  • Hearing tested approaches for creating agile, people-first HR strategies 
  • Gaining insights to help your organization overcome the most pressing challenges today   
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