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Jill Smart
President
Emeritus
Speaker Topics
- Learning and Development
- CEO and Board
- Future of Work
- HR Technology Strategy and Management
- Organizational Design
- Leader and Manager Effectiveness
- CHRO Effectiveness
Speaker Bio
After 33 years at Accenture (NYSE: ACN), including as the CHRO from 2004-2014, Jill retired from the organization and was the President of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) from 2015-2023 and is now President Emeritus. She is the founder and CEO of JBSmart Consulting, LLC.; a Director at World Kinect Corporation (NYSE: WKC), EPAM Systems (NYSE: EPAM), and AlixPartners; and a member of the Cerity Partners, Certree and SucceedSmart Advisory Boards. Jill was formerly on the board of HireRight (formerly NYSE: HRT), JB Training Solutions and Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS). Jill is a Fellow and Director of the NAHR, a Fellow of the HR Policy Institute (HRPI), a member of the Peer Roundtable for CHROs (PRT), the Gartner Global CHRO Board, the HR Policy Association (HRPA) and the RBL Institute. Jill received an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Illinois.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST
CHRO Circle Roundtable: Adapting Your Organization Design During M&A
Ceree Eberly,
Emeritus Chair, Emeritus
Jill Smart,
President, Emeritus
CHROs play a pivotal role in navigating mergers and acquisitions to ensure effective organization redesign and alignment with business and talent objectives. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to delve into how leading CHROs effectively adapt organizational structures during M&A. Discover strategies and best practices to leverage talent, build culture, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive success amid transformative change.
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Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST
CHRO Circle Roundtable: Strengthening C-Suite and Board Bonds to Better Navigate Workforce Challenges
Kelly Jones,
Chief People Officer, Cisco
Jill Smart,
President, Emeritus
The ability to cultivate and leverage strong, trusting relationships with the C-suite and Board is a critical asset for top CHROs. In times of rapid change that impacts the workforce, these connections enable and empower CHROs to drive the necessary transformations to support their teams effectively and fuel success across the organization. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to discover how leading CHROs build, maintain and strategically leverage these vital relationships to navigate uncertainty, foster collaboration and ensure organizational success.
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Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM BST
CHRO Circle Roundtable: Developing High-Impact Leaders and Managers for a Dynamic Business Landscape
Ceree Eberly,
Emeritus Chair, Emeritus
Jill Smart,
President, Emeritus
Leader and manager development has consistently been a top priority for HR leaders. In a volatile business landscape where managers act as stewards of change for their employees, it is important to have leaders and managers who are fit for the task. However, many organizations feel that their leaders and managers are inadequately prepared to do so, leaving critical business value on the table. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers for a discussion on best practices for leader and manager development in an uncertain and demanding world.
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Wednesday, 08 October, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST
CHRO Circle Roundtable: How Can CHROs Embrace Digital Leadership in the Age of Emerging Technologies?
Kelly Jones,
Chief People Officer, Cisco
Jill Smart,
President, Emeritus
In an era defined by rapid advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, CHROs are uniquely positioned to drive digital transformation while maintaining a human-centric approach. As technology reshapes the workplace, CHROs must partner with their cross-functional colleagues to foster digital fluency and ensure ethical tech adoption. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to explore how CHROs can lead with vision and agility, leveraging technology to drive productivity, innovation, and engagement while ensuring inclusivity and trust.
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