Tim Sackett

Tim Sackett, SCP, CEO of HRUTech.com, boasts 20+ years of executive HR and talent acquisition expertise in Fortune 500 arenas. As an esteemed international speaker and Senior Faculty member at the Josh Bersin Academy, Tim shares insights on leadership, HR & TA Tech, and HR execution. His influence extends to authoring 'The Talent Fix, Vol. 2' and his widely-read blog, the Tim Sackett Project. Named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer, Tim's impact transcends boundaries, backed by a vibrant online presence and stage sponsorship by diet Mt. Dew.

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Angela Cheng-Cimini

Angela Cheng-Cimini, Senior VP of Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvard Business Publishing, boasts three decades of HR expertise across diverse sectors. With a track record spanning consumer goods, tech startups, and nonprofits, Angela excels in fostering organizational growth and capability-building. At ClearMotion, Inc., she transformed HR into a strategic powerhouse, while at Crabtree & Evelyn, she navigated global expansion into digital realms. Angela's influence extends beyond Harvard, as she sits on the Alumni Board of Directors for Cornell University and serves as a Board Director for the T. Howard Foundation, championing diversity in media.

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Shannon Smedstad

Shannon Smedstad, Managing Director of exaqueo's Experience practice, brings 25 years of talent acquisition, employer brand, and employee communications expertise to the table. With a diverse portfolio spanning music, pharmaceuticals, retail, tech, and more, Shannon has left an indelible mark on the global stage. Formerly Global Employment Brand Director at CEB (now Gartner) and leader of employer branding at GEICO, Shannon's strategic prowess has earned accolades from Graphic Design USA, Potentialpark, and Glassdoor. Recognized as a Top Employer Brand Influencer, Shannon's insights have been featured by the Society for Human Resource Management, NACE, ERE, HR.com, and Business Insider.

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AJ Thomas

AJ is a dynamic leader with a wealth of executive experience and a passion for talent development. As Founder and General Partner at Good Trouble Ventures and CXO/Managing Director at A.Team, she's at the forefront of cloud-based team innovation. AJ's expertise extends to cultural transformation, human-centered design, and global team building, reflected in her roles as VP of People & Culture at T-Mobile and HP Enterprise, and her recent leadership at X, the Moonshot Factory.

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Jeff Hyman

Jeff Hyman, CEO of Recruit Rockstars, leverages three decades of recruiting expertise, initially honed at Heidrick & Struggles and Spencer Stuart. Author of the bestselling book "Recruit Rockstars," Jeff shares his insights on hiring top-tier talent. Jeff's expertise has earned him features in CNBC, Inc., Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. With degrees from Kellogg School of Management and The Wharton School, Jeff offers unparalleled recruiting strategies for building ultra-successful organizations.

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John Sung Kim

John, founder of Five9 (a $5 billion software company) and DoctorBase (acquired by Kareo), currently spearheads JetBridge, a software developer staffing business. He's also behind Tombo.ai (formerly RecruiterGPT), a tool that doubles sourcer and recruiter efficiency. John's insights on tech have graced the pages of Forbes, TechCrunch, and Ukraine's Kyiv Independent, while his speeches on startups have captivated audiences at Stanford, UCSF, Penn State, the University of Tampa, and Kyiv Polytechnic. As an active angel investor, John's expertise spans both business and academia, making his contributions invaluable.

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Shally Steckerl

Shally Steckerl, renowned as one of the top talent sourcing experts, refuses the title of "guru," preferring to be a coach, guide, or mentor. Despite appearing on numerous "top influencer" lists, Shally humbly identifies as a geek with a passion for solving puzzles, analyzing data, and identifying overlooked patterns. His innovative talent sourcing methods, recognized by The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Forbes, and countless other publications, have set global standards in the ever-evolving talent market, making him a sought-after figure in the industry.

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Jocelyn Lai

Jocelyn, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand at Duolingo, is on a mission to drive innovation and excellence in talent strategies. Joining Duolingo to spearhead its Talent Acquisition team and facilitate its growth and IPO journey, Jocelyn thrives in dynamic environments where she can inspire new thinking and foster competitive results. With a background in marketing, she brings a unique perspective to talent acquisition, leveraging her expertise to open offices worldwide, restructure organizations, promote inclusivity, and drive hypergrowth.

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Christopher Carver

Chris "Aquaman" Carver, the seasoned Sr. Talent Sourcer at BECU, renowned for his expertise in X-Ray searching and Boolean building. With an unwavering passion for sourcing excellence, Chris dedicates himself to empowering others through his free monthly webinar series. Delving deep into the intricacies of X-Ray searching, Boolean fundamentals, and cutting-edge sourcing strategies, Chris equips recruiters and sourcers with the tools they need to thrive in today's competitive talent landscape.

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Eddy Ng

Eddy Ng is a professor of organizational behaviour and the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen’s University. His research focuses on managing diversity for organizational competitiveness, the future of work, and managing across generations. He has edited and published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. According to a recent Stanford study, he is identified in the top 2% of highly cited scientists in Economics & Business. He has been featured in popular media outlets such as the CBC, CTV, Global News, the Globe and Mail, the Financial Post, ABC News, BBC Worklife, CBS News, NPR, Vox, and the Wall Street Journal.