STAGE 1 - HR Transformation
Oct 22, 2026
9:50 AM10:30 AM
AutomationOrganizational DesignArtificial IntelligenceChange Management
HR as Architects of Change
Dr. Charles-Henri Besseyre des HortsHEC ParisProfessor EmeritusEmilee DeMartinoMcDonald’sSVP, Chief People Officer, International Operated Markets
Description
• Where should HR actively own the design of the enterprise, not just influence it?
• How do you redesign work when decision-making is shared between humans, AI and automation?
• What governance models enable faster, higher-quality people decisions without losing control?
• How do you align skills, workforce strategy, rewards and technology into a coherent system?
• Why is organisational design the critical enabler of AI success, and where are companies getting it wrong?
• What capabilities must a CHRO build to operate credibly at this level: architect, operator, economist or ethicist?