Building Modern Marketing Teams—A CHRO’s Perspective
As marketing organizations evolve, CMOs must partner more closely with HR to build the right capabilities, culture, and leadership pipeline for the future.
This session offers a candid look at marketing leadership through the eyes of a Chief Human Resources Officer. CMOs will explore how CHROs assess talent, leadership readiness, and organizational health-and what they expect from marketing leaders as builders of teams, culture, and capability.
The conversation will go beyond hiring to address how modern marketing teams are structured, developed, and sustained, especially amid rapid change, AI adoption, and shifting workforce expectations. Through facilitated dialogue and peer exchange, participants will reflect on their own leadership approach and identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration with HR.
You’ll walk away with:
A deeper understanding of how CHROs view marketing talent and leadership
Insights into building resilient, future-ready marketing teams
Practical ideas for partnering with HR on capability building and culture
Personal reflections to refine your leadership and people strategy
Speakers
Nitin Mathur — CMO | Strategic Advisor (Moderator)
Nitin Mathur is a Fortune 500 Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer with over 25 years of global experience driving growth, customer experience, and commercial transformation across B2B and B2C sectors. His executive career includes top leadership roles at Analog Devices, TE Connectivity, Yahoo!, and Publicis Sapient, where he specialized in go-to-market strategies, scaling digital and e-commerce platforms, and integrating AI and data analytics into business operations. Mathur currently serves as a Strategic Advisor to enterprise C-suite executives and a Venture Partner at Fusion Fund, guiding startups on commercialization and market execution.
Anu Mandapati — Chief People Officer, Emancipet
Anu is currently serving as Chief People Officer for Emancipet and is a certified executive, team, and well-being coach (PCC, CTPC, NBC-HWC) with over 20 years of experience guiding leaders through high-stakes transitions, M&A, and cultural realignment. She has advised organizations such as PwC, Quicken Loans, FEMA, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on fostering trust, aligning strategy with culture, and driving sustainable growth without burnout. Named a "Top 100 HR Leader," Anu serves on the faculty at Harvard University’s I/O Psychology program and has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and Fortune.
About Ascend Executive Network
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