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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MATT HIGH

DEPUTY EDITOR GEORGIA GREETHAM

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GLOBAL MEDIA DIRECTOR JODIE PARKES-ROWE MARK CAWSTON

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CEO GLEN WHITE

Jason Desentz tells it like it is. Not in that way. Rather, he’ s a man intrinsically in tune with what managing people is really about: authenticity, servant leadership and an innate ability to let his own vulnerability inspire the people he works with.

And he really cares, too. Which is why his cover interview is a perfect way to set the tone for this launch edition of HR Chief. Yes, HR is moving fast, driven in no small part by the rapid adoption of technologies like AI, but however much we automate or innovate our world is still about one thing – people.

You’ ll find that singular focus throughout HR Chief, which brings crucial insights and shared experiences from some of the world’ s most influential people leaders. That’ s true of our look at how talent is driving BMW’ s EV transition, why companies are using social channels to get real engagement, or even why NVIDIA is turning to plants, mountains and treehouses.

Enjoy this launch issue, and welcome to HR Chief.

MATT HIGH

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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