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Lynanne Kunkel
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Transformation Officer
Vail Resorts
Speaker Topics
- Learning and Development
- CEO and Board
- Future of Work
- HR Technology Strategy and Management
- Organizational Design
- HR Function Strategy and Management
- Leader and Manager Effectiveness
- CHRO Effectiveness
Speaker Bio
Lynanne Kunkel is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Transformation Officer for Vail Resorts. In this role, she leads all facets of human resources to drive business growth across the Vail Resorts global enterprise. As Chief Transformation Officer, she is driving the multi-year strategy to improve organization effectiveness and scale for operating leverage as the company expands and grows globally. Prior to joining Vail Resorts, she served in various HR executive positions for the Whirlpool Corporation, following a 20-year career at P&G in a variety of roles in both human resources and manufacturing operations. Throughout, her focus has been to elevate the strategic impact of human resources to deliver enhanced business performance. Lynanne is currently the Executive Chair for the Gartner CHRO Global Leadership Board and serves as an Advisor for the CEO of TeamSense, an HR Technology start-up. She is a member of the development advisory board for Greenhouse Scholars, a national non-profit that provides educational opportunities and support to high-achieving and under-resourced college students with the highest potential to be future changemakers.
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Sessions
Monday, October 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
CHRO Circle Roundtable: Adapting Your Organization Design During M&A (Multi-group)
Bala V Sathyanarayanan,
CHAIRMAN, BOARD DIRECTOR, FORTUNE 500 CXO, Balmer Lawrie – Van Leer Limited
Lynanne Kunkel,
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, Vail Resorts
Debbie Lynch,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Melissa McMahon,
Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
Martha Delehanty,
Chief People Officer, Commvault
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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Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM EDT
CHRO Circle Roundtable: Developing High-Impact Leaders and Managers for a Dynamic Business Landscape (Multi-group)
Jill Smart,
President Emeritus, NAHR
Lynanne Kunkel,
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, Vail Resorts
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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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
CHRO Perspectives: Delivering on the Strategic Promise of HR
Lynanne Kunkel,
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, Vail Resorts
Lisa Bryant,
Chief Human Resources Officer, Dow
HR functions face the difficult task of maintaining alignment to the business amid rapid changes in organizational strategy and priorities. Traditional frameworks for aligning HR with business objectives are failing to meet the pace and precision necessary for success today, as HR leaders not only need to diagnose gaps in alignment but proactively refine strategies to stay ahead of emerging challenges. Join the CHRO Global Leadership Board as they introduce a framework and set of tools designed to empower HR leaders to assess and enhance their function’s strategic focus, operational efficiency, and business impact. Discover actionable insights and best practices to fully establish HR as a proactive, agile, and indispensable strategic partner—ensuring long-term success and driving business value in an era of constant transformation.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM EDT
CHRO Circle Roundtable: How Can CHROs Embrace Digital Leadership in the Age of Emerging Technologies? (Multi-group)
Matt Walter,
SVP, Human Resources and Global Communications & Corp Marketing, Medtronic, Inc.
Lynanne Kunkel,
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, Vail Resorts
Jen Fullerton,
Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
Gene Schrecengost,
Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
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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