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CHRO Xcelerator Fellowship

A tailored program for new CHROs

There has never been a more exciting or challenging time to be a new chief human resources officer. Given the complex issues dominating their agenda, new CHROs need to move quickly to prioritize the responsibilities and requirements of a C-suite executive, so they can rapidly contribute and deliver value.

Spencer Stuart’s CHRO Xcelerator Fellowship is a bespoke 12-month program that helps new CHROs achieve world-class performance while expanding their peer network. The program combines in-person, immersive experiences, as well as virtual group gatherings to provide the foundation for long-term success.

Two cohorts have been through the program in North America during 2024, including some of today’s most innovative HR practitioners. You can hear a selection of them discussing their work on our CHRO Xcelerator Career Cast. The first EMEA cohort launches in May 2025 at our in-person Leadership Retreat on Mallorca.

New cohorts will continue to launch every six to nine months. To be added to our wait list, please contact us.

Today's Chief People Officers embody the potential to shape organisational cultures that drive game-changing business outcomes. However, they face this opportunity amidst the backdrop of global uncertainties and digital transformations. Their success and that of their business hinges on navigating these challenges with trusted peers alongside, bringing key learnings and successes to bear.”
Deborah Warburton Human Resources Practice Leader

This invitation-only fellowship draws on the expertise of leading CHROs, CEOs and board members and Spencer Stuart’s extraordinary understanding of what drives world-class CHRO performance. The 12-month program includes the five primary components listed below.

  • Leadership Retreat. A three-day intensive in-person kick-off retreat that incorporates themed, practitioner-led roundtable discussions, rigorous personal reflection and peer-to-peer dialogue.
  • Master Classes. Led by world-class business practitioners and industry experts, these intimate virtual gatherings held every other month are deep dives into specific dimensions of CHRO leadership and performance, such as succession planning, working with the board, culture, compensation and more.
  • Coaching and Leadership Assessment. Spencer Stuart’s executive coaches and assessment experts benchmark and provide ongoing actionable feedback on the transformative CHRO capabilities that drive long-term business results.
  • Interactive Online Community. Regular opportunities for discussion, problem-solving and best-practice sharing in real time via online technology platforms.
  • Executive Council & Success Advisers. Gain access to leading C-suite practitioners who act as your personal advisers, providing guidance and constructive feedback to ensure success.
When I watch new CHROs integrate outside-in perspectives, that’s when we see the needle move on business impact. The more proactive and engaged the CHRO is in their own performance acceleration, the greater their potential to deliver ongoing organizational value.”
Stephen Patscot Human Resources Practice Leader

Contact Us

To learn more about the CHRO Xcelerator Fellowship, contact Brita Stevenson.

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