Workhuman and The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute have jointly launched the WSJ Chief People Officer (CPO) Council, an exclusive executive community designed to position Chief People Officers and Chief Human Resource Officers at the forefront of corporate strategy. Unveiled at Workhuman Live 2025 in Denver, the Council aims to elevate people leadership to the same strategic level as CEOs and CFOs, recognizing that “people leadership is business leadership,” as stated by KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman.
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Led by Alan Murray and Gwendolyn Bounds of the WSJ Leadership Institute, the Council will convene leaders from billion-dollar enterprises through curated gatherings and global activations, including a flagship summit and participation in events like Davos. The Council will focus on pressing issues such as AI ethics, workforce transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and employee well-being, serving as a real-time think tank to influence corporate strategy. Gwendolyn Bounds emphasized the Council’s role in addressing the evolving relationship between human talent and AI, stating, “We believe it’s time to center the leaders who must navigate that complexity every day.” This initiative underscores the critical role of CPOs in navigating the complexities of modern business and shaping the future of work.
