EXECUTIVE PEER DINNER
- 3 DECEMBER 2026
Global Talent, Local Rules: Productivity, AI and employee experience in a workforce without borders
In partnership with
EXECUTIVE PEER DINNER
- 3 DECEMBER 2026
Global Talent, Local Rules: Productivity, AI and employee experience in a workforce without borders
In partnership with
ABOUT THE EVENING
Overview
Building a workforce across borders has become a strategic leadership challenge, not just an operational one.
Where should organisations hire next? How should they employ people across different markets? How can they maintain productivity, fair pay and a consistent employee experience when teams are spread across countries? And where can AI make managing a global workforce simpler?
This invitation-only dinner brings together CHROs, VPs of People, Total Rewards, People Operations and payroll leaders to compare approaches, share practical experiences and discuss what it really takes to build a global workforce that works.
CHATHAM HOUSE RULE
The evening is held under the Chatham House Rule, allowing participants to share experiences and discuss challenges openly. Ideas can be taken away, but the identity and organisation of participants remain confidential.
DISCUSSION THEMES
01 Global Talent, Local RulesWhere should we hire, and how should we employ people there?
Explore how organisations make international hiring decisions, choose between local entities, employers of record and contractors, and navigate the trade-offs between speed, flexibility, cost and compliance.
02Productivity and AI Across BordersHow can global teams become more productive without adding complexity?
Discuss how AI and automation are changing global HR operations, where technology can reduce administrative work, and how leaders measure productivity across distributed teams.
03One Workforce, Many Local RealitiesHow do we deliver a consistent employee experience across different countries?
Compare approaches to fair pay, pay transparency, benefits, onboarding, performance and career development while respecting different local regulations and employee expectations.
SPEAKERS & CONTRIBUTORS
Moderator and Speakers.
The evening will feature senior HR leaders with first-hand experience of building and managing international workforces.
MODERATOR
Sarah Malik
Editor-in-Chief
HR World Media
SPEAKER
James Thornton
CHRO
Unilever
SPEAKER
Elena Rossi
Chief People Officer
Radisson Hotel Group
SPEAKER
Marcus Chen
VP People & Culture Spotify
SPEAKER
David Lammers
CHRO
Heineken
SPEAKER
Sophie van den Berg
Chief People Officer
Philips
SPEAKER
Tom Richardson
Chief People Officer
Booking.com
MODERATOR
Sarah Malik
Editor-in-Chief
HR World Media
SPEAKER
James Thornton
CHRO
Unilever
SPEAKER
Elena Rossi
Chief People Officer
Radisson Hotel Group
SPEAKER
Marcus Chen
VP People & Culture Spotify
SPEAKER
David Lammers
CHRO
Heineken
SPEAKER
Sophie van den Berg
Chief People Officer
Philips
SPEAKER
Tom Richardson
Chief People Officer
Booking.com
Evening Programme
A considered flow for a deeper conversation.
Three senior HR leaders explore the decisions shaping international workforce strategy, from productivity and AI to employee experience and fair pay.
VENUE & LOCATION
NIM Amsterdam
Keizersgracht 335-H, 1016 EG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Experience exclusive private Club dining in the heart of Amsterdam at NIM Amsterdam.
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Remote helps companies hire, pay and manage people internationally through its global employment platform, bringing together employer of record, global payroll, contractor management and compliance capabilities.
CONFIRM YOUR PLACE
RSVP Your Place
Join a select group of senior HR leaders for an evening of candid conversation about the realities of building and managing international workforces.
Participation is by invitation only, with a limited number of places available.