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2026 Summit Series

Dallas Summit

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Agenda

Wednesday, May 27 2026

in Dallas

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  • 9:30 amBREAKFAST & NETWORKING
  • 10:00 amWELCOME + HOST REMARKS

    Vanessa Vogler, Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America 

  • 10:30 amWHAT MAKES GREAT TALENT WITH FOUNTAIN

    Mike Theilmann has a 30-year career in human resources including at Yum Brands, Diageo, J.C. Penney and PepsiCo.

    Fountain is a comprehensive solution that streamlines the Frontline Workforce. The AI-driven platforms are meticulously crafted to cater to unique needs, offering end-to-end solutions from sourcing to engagement.

  • 11:00 amCOFFEE + NETWORKING BREAK
  • 11:15 amTHE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER AS A BUSINESS ENABLER

    Rudy Alanis, SVP & Chief People Officer, Fruit of the Loom

    Sean Dineen, CHRO North America & Global Talent Management & OE, HOYA Vision Care

  • 12:00 pmPANEL
  • 12:45 pmPANEL
  • 1:30 pmNETWORKING LUNCH
  • 2:30 pmCREATING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN 2026

    Vanessa Vogler, Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America

    Donald Knight, SVP of People, Warner Brothers

  • 3:00 pmCULTURE MEETS SCALE: NAVIGATING HR IN AN ACQUISITION

    A behind-the-scenes look at how HR navigates the realities of acquisition, From culture integration to talent retention through Pepsi and Poppi.

    Hear from Poppi’s HR Leader Estela Reyes and HR Leaders from Pepsi.

  • 3:30 pmPANEL WITH PWC
  • 4:00 pmCLOSING REMARKS

Speakers

MARISSA ANDRADA

Marissa Andrada

Former Chief People Officer of Chipotle and Board member of Krispy Kreme

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Rudy Alanis

SVP, Chief People Officer, Fruit of the Loom

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Sean Dineen

CHRO, North America & Global Talent Management & OE, HOYA Vision Care

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Vanessa Vogler

Chief Administrative Officer, PGA of America

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Estela Reyes

HR Leader, Poppi

Behr, Sean

Sean Behr

CEO, Fountain

Knight, Donald

Donald Knight

Chief People Officer, Greenhouse & Board Directors, Lattice

Mark-Mayleben

Mark Mayleben

Co-Founder

Sponsors

Venue

1916 PGA Parkway
Frisco Texas 75033
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This event is limited to qualified CHROs or equivalent from Fortune 500 and other consumer facing brands. 

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