Welcome To The BigCHRO Strategy Workshop
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AutoNation HQ Fort Lauderdale
Transform Your Role, Drive Business Outcomes
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A special Thank You to Mike Manley, Lisa Esparza & AutoNation for hosting...
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Keynote Speaker Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Best-Selling Author of Making Waves, will share leadership insights on how CHROs can reposition HR as a strategic business partner.
Lisa's BioÂ
Discover the Power of Academy HR Organizations:
We will discuss the benefits of developing Academy HR organizations that attract top HR talent and enable you to focus on high-impact business priorities.
Holly Novak
Chief People Officer
Jack Henry
Laura Gilham
CHRO
Suntex Marinas
Lisa EsparzaÂ
CHRO
AutoNation
Patrick McLaughlin
CHRO
PepsiCo Foods N.A.
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Eric Hutto, CEO of Diversified:
CEO ~ CHRO Fireside Chat: Eric Hutto, CEO of Diversified, and Amy Messersmith, CHRO Leader & Stategist
Amy Messersmith,
CHRO Leader & Strategist
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Aja Howell
CHROÂ
GuideStone Financial Resources
Amy Messersmith
CHRO Leader and StrategistÂ
 Advisor: CHRO PartnersÂ
Amy Webb
CHRO
Tronox
Bala Sathyanarayanan
EVP - CHRO
Greif
Calvin HiltonÂ
CHRO
CHRO Mastermind Emeritus
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Chelle O'Keefe
CHRO
Platinum Dermatology PartnersÂ
Claudia Weiler Neiva
CHRO
Nipro Medical CorporationÂ
Connie Clark
SVP People & CultureÂ
Ever.AgÂ
Eric Hutto
CEO
Diversified
Jason WilliamsÂ
CHRO
TABACALERA
Jennifer Foreman
CHRO
Charter Schools USAÂ
Maruchy Cantu
CHRO
DFW International AirportÂ
Monica Sauls
CHRO
Six Flags Entertainment
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a recognized global business powerhouse and recipient of numerous awards including the South Florida Business Journal and Forbes Travel Guide Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Most recently, Lisa served as President & CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee, where she led the strategy, fundraising, fan activations, and operations for the seven Miami matches of this globally significant event. During her time in this role, her dedication to excellence and innovation helped position Miami—a world renowned sports and entertainment destination—as a standout host city for the matches and a city that expects over 700,000 visitors and close to two billion dollars in economic impact during the tournament.
Prior to her role with FIFA, Lisa spent 40 years in progressive leadership positions at the Royal Caribbean Group where she made history as the first woman to serve as President and CEO of one of the company’s multibillion-dollar subsidiaries, Celebrity Cruises (2014–2023). During her tenure as CEO of Celebrity she redefined the luxury cruise industry with groundbreaking ship designs, innovative services, and a to diversity and inclusion. She also transformed the financial performance of the Brand to historic levels. Before leaving the Royal Caribbean Group, she held the role of Vice Chairman, External Affairs for the Royal Caribbean Group, where she strengthened industry partnerships and advanced company strategy across its global portfolio of three Brands.
A trailblazer in the global hospitality industry, Lisa has received numerous accolades for business transformation, leadership, and now serves on corporate Boards as Chairwoman of the Board of the Hornblower Group, where she oversees the strategic direction of this industry leader in transportation and experiential travel, the Board of Directors for Fortune 500 company AutoNation (NYSE: AN), the Advisory Board of AHC Group, and the Board of Directors of Amerant Bank (NYSE: AMTB).
Lisa shares her inspiring journey and leadership insights in her best-selling book, Making Waves: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage and through numerous public speaking engagements.
