An Exclusive Dinner for HR and Finance Leaders

AI and the Future of HR Leadership

Date

June 25, 2026

5:30 pm: Happy hour (optional)
6:30 pm: Seated dinner

Location

Mattie's

811 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704

Join a small group of HR and Finance Leaders for an evening of candid conversation about how AI is reshaping the role of HR. A peer-level exchange on the choices being made, the lessons emerging, and what it all means for the function you lead in 2026 and beyond.‍

Discussion topics:

  • What AI is changing about the CHRO mandate, and what it isn't
  • Where peer companies are placing their first real moves, and what's paid off
  • How to talk to your board and CEO about HR's AI agenda
  • The organizational and talent implications of an AI-enabled HR function

Limited to 15 guests to keep the conversation candid. We hope to see you there.

Hosts

Brad Warga

Partner

Brad Warga is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ San Francisco office and co-head of the global Human Resource Officers Practice. He specializes in senior-level leadership advisory assignments within private equity, venture capital, family offices, financial services, and global technology companies, placing HR officers.

Rohan D’Souza

CEO

Rohan D’Souza is an entrepreneur and technologist focused on the practical applications of AI in enterprise software. He is the Co-founder & CEO of Avante, an AI-native benefits platform that helps HR and employees navigate the complexity of employee benefits, automate workflows, and leverage data-driven insights to drive better outcomes.

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