In a field where expertise is abundant and the pace of change is relentless, how do you rise above the noise and truly stand out? Join us for what is sure to be a lively panel discussion on how to carve your niche, build your brand, and become indispensable in the field of talent development. Learn the secrets of regional leaders’ skills and strategies on how to effectively differentiate yourself and drive impact so you can make a difference and get ahead. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or make a lasting impact in your role, this program equips you with the knowledge, skills, mindset, and strategies to differentiate yourself and thrive as a talent development professional.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and ways to elevate your personal brand!
Panelists:
Moderator:
Justin Schakelman – VP of Learning and Leadership Development
Agenda: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Registration / Light Meal / Networking
6:15 – 6:30 pm: Announcements
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Program
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Speaker Bios:
Mike Aileo is the CHRO for Citadel Federal Credit Union. With nearly 40 years of experience at the intersection of business strategy and human resources, he is a trusted HR executive known for turning people potential into business performance. Mike’s career spans industries and boardrooms, where he has helped organizations grow, innovate, and build teams that not only work together—they thrive together. As a former auditor turned CHRO, Mike brings a rare blend of financial savvy and people-insight to the table. He has led HR teams of 9 to 25, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and guided companies through transformational change initiatives that delivered tangible results—for both the business and its people.
Jonathan Wildman, Ph.D. is a Global Account Lead, Senior Client Partner, and leader of Korn Ferry’s North America Life Science Consulting business. In his role, Jon manages Korn Ferry’s consulting efforts with the pharmaceutical, biotech, and med tech industries. He has collaborated with clients on a variety of topics that include top team performance; succession planning and skill development; and enterprise leadership.
Jon has worked for Korn Ferry for 19 years in offices in the US and abroad, including Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco, London, Paris, Singapore, Mumbai, and Zurich. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, he worked in the psychology field and consulted with individuals, groups, and athletic teams in performance excellence.
Jon earned a B.S. in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania, a M.S. in Psychology from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology, also from the University of North Texas.
Jeff Orlando is the Chief Learning Officer for Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), overseeing the company’s learning and leadership strategy and execution. Prior to BMS, Jeff led learning, organization development and talent teams at Medtronic and Deloitte. At Medtronic, Jeff led learning and development evolution and supported the company’s multi-year culture change journey. At Deloitte, Jeff oversaw various functions including executive development, leadership development and performance management and related talent practices. Earlier in his career, Jeff advised Fortune 100 companies in the pharmaceutical and entertainment sector on human capital matters.
Jeff has a M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Psychology and French from Susquehanna University, where he served as a Presidential Fellow and was a member of the Honors program.
Moderator:
Justin Schakelman Ed.D., SPHR, is Head of Talent Development for Citadel Federal Credit Union, a top-ranked federal credit union, and one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest, locally owned financial institutions with more than $6 billion in assets. Of the more than 4,700 credit unions in the United States, Citadel ranks in the top 1% in terms of total assets. He takes an entrepreneurial approach to the toughest challenges and gets energy from big, innovative ideas. He has spent more than 25 years helping organizations of all sizes grow with new strategies and solutions. Justin’s work and commentary have been featured on CBS News, ABC, CBS MoneyWatch, FOX Business, MarketWatch, NPR, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, HR Grapevine, CLO Magazine, Corporate Learning Week, ATD, as well as peer-reviewed academic publications. He spent 3 years as a Fellow at the University of Delaware.