Keynote Speaker

Raúl Valentín

EVP and CHRO, ABM Industries

Raúl Valentin is Chief Human Resources Officer at ABM, where he leads global human resources, communications, transformation, culture and inclusion, and philanthropy.

Since joining ABM in 2019, Raúl has served as a champion for the company’s more than 100,000 team members across the United States, The United Kingdom, and Ireland. He is focused on strengthening the ABM community by investing in people, advancing development, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Raúl brings more than 30 years of human resources and management experience. He has held senior HR leadership roles at Coty, Comcast, and Frito-Lay.

He also serves on the board of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions for electric and gas utilities, renewable energy, communications, and pipeline and energy industries in the United States.

Raúl earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Pennsylvania.

Why attend

Sessions

Keynote

Wednesday, April 29, 3:15PM - 4:00PM

Spark Talks

Our Spark Talks are three short, rapid-fire keynotes from industry leaders that ignite big ideas in just 10 minutes each. Story-driven and sharply focused, each talk delivers compelling insight with clarity and an authentic, crisp narrative. These sessions fuel energy, inspiration, and momentum—setting the tone for bold thinking, human-centered leadership, and meaningful connection.

To close, all three speakers come together for a dynamic group conversation that connects their ideas, deepens the core themes, and leaves attendees with a powerful, collective takeaway. In this Spark Talks session, those perspectives converge around one of the most pressing leadership challenges of our time:

In a moment of unprecedented technological acceleration, organizations face a defining question: How do we design AI-enabled systems that make work more human, not less? This session offers leader-driven insight into the mindsets, values, and cultural shifts required to shape an AI future rooted in trust, connection, and human potential. Attendees will hear compelling perspectives on what it means to build human-centric workplaces in an era defined by technology—and why the choices leaders make now will determine the workplaces we create next.

Speakers to be announced.