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Brad
Longenecker
Chief People Officer
Rapid Ratings
Brad Longenecker is an influential and strategy-focused human resources executive with extensive experience leveraging corporate resources to solve for optimal human capital solutions and achieve business goals for high growth, rapidly evolving organizations. Brad has led the building of RapidRatings’ innovative HR solutions that foster utmost employee engagement, performance, development, and retention. Leveraging his legal background and wide breadth of HR experience in leadership roles within financial services, advertising, and luxury apparel/jewelry; Brad provides strategic vision and cost-effective solutions during periods of rapid development and significant reorganization; striking an integral balance between employee advocacy and corporate goals. Brad brings a focus on the criticality of the strategic disciplines of change management, leadership & employee training and development, talent sourcing and organization capability to the organization and its employees. Ensuring that the required support and resources are appropriately aligned to achieve corporate and financial priorities, goals and scalability are top priority for Brad’s role at RapidRatings. Brad received his B.A. degree with honors from The University of Richmond where he was a double major in Economics and Political Science with a minor in both German and Music. He went on to receive his JD from The New England School of Law.
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18 November 2025 14:30 - 15:15
Interactive roundtable discussions
Let the conversations begin. You’ll take part in a closed-door roundtable, each focused on a specific challenge people leaders are working through behind the scenes. Every table has a defined topic and an experienced host, you simply choose the discussion most relevant to you. Topics include: - Change management in the age of AI with Gail Thakarar, VNS Health - Rethinking reward strategy in high-pressure talent environments - Aligning leadership behaviour with business strategy - Upskilling vs. rehiring: Where should you really invest?
18 November 2025 16:30 - 17:00
Fireside chat: The CPO of 2030: what the role demands and how to get ready
The role of the Chief People Officer is evolving faster than ever. As organizations face rapid technological change, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing pressure to deliver measurable business outcomes, the expectations placed on people leaders continue to expand. This session explores what the CPO role will demand by 2030 and how leaders can prepare for it today. It looks at the capabilities, mindset shifts, and strategic responsibilities that will define the next generation of people leadership — from enterprise influence and AI adoption to workforce transformation and business resilience. The discussion focuses on how today’s HR leaders can position themselves not just as functional experts, but as critical architects of organizational performance and growth. Key Takeaways: What the CPO role is likely to demand by 2030 The capabilities and leadership traits future-ready CPOs will need How people leaders can prepare for evolving expectations around AI, strategy, and business impact