Top 10 CHROs - 2026

Alex Taylor serves as a chief human resources officer at Northern Trust. With a career of more than twenty years, including leadership positions at Bank of America, she has worked with companies during its expansion, restructuring and evolving employee expectations. Her journey reflects a long-standing interest in how people build careers inside a large institution and how leaders create opportunities for them to succeed.

Jacqueline Williams-Roll serves as chief human resources officer at General Mills, where she oversees the company’s global people strategy. Over nearly thirty years of career, Williams-Roll has held roles across human resources, finance, supply chain and international business. That experience has given her a broader perspective on how organizations work and how decisions made in one part of a company often shape people and teams elsewhere.

Jacob Rahiman serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Orange Bank & Trust Company, a Middletown, NY-based commercial bank with approximately $2.7 billion in assets.

Jennifer Weber serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at ADM, leading people strategy across a global agribusiness organization. Her career spans senior leadership roles in retail, energy and media, with expertise in organizational transformation, workforce development, strategic planning and change management.

Ray Lewis serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Hayward Holdings, leading the people strategy for a global manufacturer of pool and outdoor living technologies. He brings more than 25 years of experience in organizational transformation, executive leadership development, acquisitions and culture integration across public and private equity-backed businesses.

Kristen Soler serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Advance Auto Parts, leading people strategy across a large retail organization. She specializes in organizational design, workforce development, change management and high-performance work systems, helping leaders strengthen employee engagement, operational effectiveness and business results.

Luther Willems is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at POOLCORP, where he guides people initiatives across an international wholesale distribution business. His work spans leadership planning, workforce effectiveness, compensation oversight and organizational development, helping strengthen operational execution across a diverse network of locations.

Todd Helms serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mueller Water Products. He brings extensive experience guiding workforce initiatives across manufacturing and industrial environments, with strengths in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, succession planning, team performance and business transformation.

Charisse Brock is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Conagra Brands, where she guides workforce strategy during large-scale organizational change. Her experience includes leadership transitions, talent development, inclusion initiatives and rewards programs, supporting business transformation across a major consumer packaged goods company.

Lacey Guercia serves as CHRO at Kelley Kronenberg, where she leads Human Resources and Administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees across multiple states. Throughout her career, she has focused on aligning people strategy with business objectives, helping organizations build strong cultures, develop talent, and create workplaces where employees and businesses can grow together.