Exclusive for: HR executives
Location: Johannesbrug
Date & Time: 28 May 2025 09:30
We are delighted to invite you to CHRO Day, a full-day networking and learning event that promises to be one of the highlights of your year. Taking place on 28 May 2025 from 09h30 to 17h00 at Marriot Hotel in Melrose Arch, the event will bring together the most influential and innovative CHROs in the country to exchange ideas, share best practices, and learn from each other.
The HR landscape is evolving rapidly—traditional strategies are being challenged by technology, shifting demographics, and changing employee expectations.
That’s why this year’s theme for CHRO Day is The New Playbook—a platform where the country’s most influential and innovative CHROs will come together to exchange ideas, share best practices, and redefine the future of HR.
At CHRO Day, we’ll explore how HR leaders can build a compelling EVP, drive innovation in culture, wellbeing, and remote work, and create workplaces that thrive in a dynamic world.
Programme
09h00 Arrival & registration
09h30 Kick-off: The New PlayBook
10h00 Welcome: Kgaogelo Letsebe, CHRO South Africa community manager.
10h10 Keynote address: Being a game-changer: exploring the new playbook for breaking barriers: Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa
10h35 Panel Discussion: Succession unlocked on talent, timing, and trust with Bess Skosana, Group HRD : Regional Talent Leader at MTN, S'ne Magagula, CPO, Tiger Brands and Abdullah Verachia, Global strategist, keynote speaker & thought leader.
11h20 CHRO Day Live Survey
11h35 Breakaways:
The AI-powered leader with Navasha Chetty, HR Executive, JSE and Gcobisa Ntshona, Group CPO, African Bank.
The Powering public-private partnerships with Luyanda Finini, executive director of HR at the Eastern Cape Department of Health and Lindiwe Miyambu, CPO, Auditor General SA.
The HR for Good: Fueling the future of SA Inc. with Dr Sane Ngidi, HR Lead for Africa, The Gates Foundation and Dr Simi Ramgoolam, executive head of people & organisation at Kumba Iron Ore, Anglo American.
12h20 Marriott Executive Lunch
13h20 Fireside chat: Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Is HR driving business strategy—or just keeping up? with Old Mutual Corporate and Regensys Corporate Education
13h50 Networking
14h10 Brainstorm sessions: Is your HR playbook ready for the next game, or stuck on yesterday's play?
15h00 Full Circle Moment: Roundup on brainstorming session
15h45 Closing and thanks
16h00 Drinks and networking
To attend this exceptional gathering of top executives, email [email protected].
To find out about opportunities to engage with the top executives of the CHRO South Africa community, email [email protected].
