Building the Future-Ready HR Function

Building the Future-Ready HR Function: Talking AI with Microsoft’s Head of AI in HR

i4cp research shows that only 1 of 10 organizations are at the stage of operationalizing and scaling AI within their workforces.

In this exclusive Seattle CHO Group meeting, you’ll hear from one “local” company known for being on the cutting edge of AI and having a culture (and HR team) built for the future of work.

This in-person meeting provides a unique opportunity to connect with and hear from Christopher Fernandez, CVP, HR Services and Digital Employee Experiences at Microsoft. Christopher leads global HR teams in developing end-to-end digital strategies across all HR systems, including AI-enabled HR.

Christopher will share insights and perspectives drawing from his close working partnerships with the engineers and leaders who are building the technology that will transform humanity and how we think about the future of work and life.

What you’ll hear:

• Practical strategies for how HR teams can, and must, start their AI adoption and implementation journey
• Recommended approaches to citizen development and upskilling HR professionals on AI and other digital transformations
• Key considerations leaders and organizations must embrace a growth mindset and non-traditional approaches to transform their business within a powerful new technology landscape

About Christopher J Fernandez

Corporate Vice President, HR Services and Digital Employee Experiences, Microsoft Corporation

Christopher J. Fernandez leads Microsoft's global HR Services and Digital Employee Experiences team, developing digital strategies across HR systems, including AI-enabled solutions. He collaborates with product engineering teams to enhance employee experiences. Previously, he led HR teams for various Microsoft divisions, including engineering and research organizations. Before Microsoft, Fernandez worked in HR roles at General Motors in the USA and Switzerland.

Fernandez holds a Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations from Michigan State University and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. He is certified by the National Association of Corporate Directors and holds the Senior Professional in HR certification.