Chief invites you
Join us for an executive forum, hosted by Southern Methodist University, convening senior leaders, including VPs, C-suite executives, and board-ready leaders, who are exploring new opportunities for growth, impact, and leadership. Whether you're considering an executive transition, pursuing board service, expanding your professional network, or planning your long-term career strategy, this program brings together leading executives, board members, and talent experts from across the Dallas-Fort Worth business community.
In this in-person event, you will:
- Gain insight from Chief People Officers, executive recruiters, and talent leaders on what differentiates today's most sought-after executive candidates.
- Discover how accomplished executives have expanded their influence through board service, strategic career pivots, and continuous leadership development.
- Get hands-on feedback on your LinkedIn profile and resume from a certified career coach.
- Connect with senior executives, board leaders, recruiters, and talent decision-makers during dedicated networking opportunities.
RSVP for
Your Next Bold Move
Details
When
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 3:30–7:30 PM
Where to Meet
Frances Anne Moody Hall at SMU | 6404 Airline Road, University Park, TX 75205
Parking Details and Maps HERE
Open to public
What to Expect
- 3:30 PM: Doors Open. Networking and light bites.
- 4:10 PM: Welcome and Opening Session
- 4:25 PM: Panel: Beyond Landing Your Next Job. Executives discuss differentiating yourself at the senior level through board service, leadership development, and career pivots.
- 5:15 PM: Break
- 5:30 PM: Talent Talks: A Conversation with Executive Talent Leaders. A candid discussion with executive talent leaders on leadership visibility, executive branding, succession planning, and the trends shaping senior-level hiring.
- 6:20 PM: Closing Remarks
- 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
- 7:30 PM: Event Concludes
Throughout the event, there will be resume and LinkedIn profile review sessions.
Who Should Attend
This session is open to all Chief members, but it's built for leaders in IT, Security, and AI at mid-market B2B companies who are responsible for making AI safe and reliable enough to deploy across teams and agents.
Meet the Speakers
Beyond Landing Your Next Job
Moderator: Bill Toney, Vice President/General Manager, Intelligent Labels Growth, Avery Dennison
- Nazee Hoglund, Assistant Vice President, Product Management, Devices & Converged CPE, AT&T
- Krista Johnson, Vice President, Learning and Organization Effectiveness, Signet Jewelers
- Kara Schillaci, Principal, Next Step Consulting + Coaching
Talent Talks
Moderator: Danielle Langton, Chief
- Amber Weaver, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, ADT
- Amy Wilson, VP, People Operations, HealthCare.com
- Kavitha Premkumar, VP, Global HR Operations, Magnit Global
- Staci Tubbs, Chief People Officer, Endurance
LinkedIn & Resume Lounge
- Karen Worthy, Certified Career Coach, Worthy Career Paths