Human Capital Institute Announces Additional Corporate Presenters

Human Capital Institute Announces Additional Corporate Presenters for Fourth Annual HCI National Human Capital Summit March 9-11, 2009

More than 300 Attendees already Pre-Registered

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, today announced 14 corporate presenters, representing senior leadership from some of the nation's top businesses and organizations, for its fourth annual HCI National Human Capital Summit. The Summit, which is expected to unite hundreds of business and talent leaders from high-performing, fast-growing organizations around the globe with forward-thinking executives for discussions of business trends and global business strategy, will take place March 9 through 11 in Scottsdale, Az.

The newly announced presenters will join a full slate of global thought leaders, authors, consultants and other experts in talent management, human capital and human resources, including keynote speakers Gary Hamel, world-renowned author and business thought leader, and William C. Taylor, cofounder and founding editor of Fast Company magazine. Presenters include:

- Gamal Aziz, President & COO, MGM Grand Hotel
- Joseph Cabral, SVP & CHRO, North Shore LIJ Health System
- Tracey Dodd, VP Learning, Computer Associates
- Lisa Buckingham, CHRO, Lincoln Financial Group
- Rod Dooley, VP, Talent Management & Diversity, Rockwell Collins
- Karen Jensen, Sr. Director, HR Planning & Performance, Rogers Communication
- David Ibarra, Director of HR Metrics, Wellpoint
- Nick Nyhus, VP, Workforce Planning & HR Compliance, Ameriprise Financial
- Susan Slater, VP, Talent Acquisition, McKesson
- Kay Ayers, SVP, Member Services & HR, AvMed Health Plans
- Rose Lydon, HR Director, Camp Dresser McKee
- Anne Benedict, SVP, Talent Management, Mediabrands
- Daisy Wademan Dowling, Executive Director Leadership, Morgan Stanley
- Matthew Breitfelder, VP, Leadership, Mastercard

The Human Capital Summit, considered by many to be the most exciting annual event in talent management and business strategy, has already attracted more than 300 advance registrants. For the complete program listing, sponsorship information and to register, visit www.thetalenteconomy.com/2009summit/index.html, e-mail summit@humancapitalinstitute.org or call HCI Member Services toll-free, 1-866-538-1909.

Where Talent Meets Business Strategy

HCI's fourth annual Human Capital Summit, which brings together the world's foremost business strategy gurus, CEOs and hands-on professionals to examine the intersection of talent management, human resources and business strategy, will take place Monday, March 9, through Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Summit registration begins Sunday, March 8, and the event continues with two-plus days of networking, brainstorming and presentations by the world's foremost talent management researchers, thought leaders and practitioners.

The Summit targets forward-thinking executives, human resources professionals, business managers, and organizational development leaders seeking innovative solutions to today's human capital management challenges. Conference tracks focus on three key success areas: leadership, engagement and change. Presenters and panelists include many of the world's top business strategists and chief executives from the world's most progressive companies. Keynote speakers scheduled to appear include Gary Hamel, world-renowned author and business thought leader, and William C. Taylor, cofounder and founding editor of Fast Company magazine.