Key Takeaways

1. From recruiter to CHRO in less than 8 years.

Brooke shared her personal path leading to her current role as CHRO, highlighting how pivotal moments, hard-earned lessons, and even a few lucky breaks shaped her growth. Her story underscored that there’s no single roadmap to the top—just consistent learning, resilience, and curiosity.

2. Strategy is only strong if it's flexible.

In a volatile market, she stressed the importance of building adaptable talent strategies—ones that are rooted in long-term thinking but responsive to short-term shifts.

3. HR'S future is bold, strategic and tech-enabled.

Looking ahead, the role of HR is evolving fast. Whether it’s navigating AI, scaling globally, or aligning with the C-suite, Brooke’s vision of HR is one where people leaders don’t just support the business—they help shape it.