“Game-changers compare what’s possible to what’s currently being done. They spur a shift in the status quo.” -Investopedia
The C2HR Game Changers awards program celebrates extraordinary talent across our community of 4,800 human resources professionals in the media, technology and entertainment industry. HR Game Changers set the bar when it comes to innovating, driving results and elevating the employee experience.We’re thrilled to honor C2HR’s inaugural class of HR Game Changers:
The Advocates The Cultivators The Ignitors Strategists Transformers
Individuals and teams who elevate the people within an organization through diversity and inclusion initiatives. They remove barriers and create opportunities to empower diverse talent across the organization.
Senior Director, Talent, NBCUniversal
Inclusion & Diversity Team
Military Talent Attraction Team
VP, Talent, Warner Bros. Discovery
Head of HR, Paramount: The Daily Show
DEI Ambassador Team
These individuals and teams build culture and amplify employee engagement by encouraging cross-department communication and collaboration. They are true ambassadors of relationship building and are considered the glue that binds countless employees into a unified, synergistic team.
Human Resources Manager, Charter Communications
Senior Director of HR Communications & Engagement, Comcast
Senior Consultant, Organization Effectiveness, Warner Bros. Discovery
VP, HR, Sports, NBCUniversal
EVP, HR, Paramount Global
Senior HR Director, WOW! Internet, TV & Phone
Senior Manager, Employee Relations, ESPN
People & Culture Partner, Warner Bros. Discovery
VP, Organization Effectiveness, Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Specialist, HR, A+E Networks
People & Culture Partner, Warner Bros. Discovery
People & Culture Coordinator, Warner Bros. Discovery
Manager, Benefits, HR, A+E Networks
Senior People & Culture Partner, Warner Bros. Discovery
In their quest to elevate others, Ignitors champion development and mentoring programs. Their commitment to creating a clear pathway for advancement is inspiring. The 2023 Ignitors are
VP, HR, Paramount: CBS Productions
Head of Open Enrollment Live – Learning, Warner Bros. Discovery
HR Team
Talent Mobility Manager, ESPN
SVP, People Development , Paramount Global
Senior Manager, Learning & Development, Warner Bros. Discovery
VP, HR Ops & People Analytics, NBCUniversal
HR Business Partner, ESPN
Manager, Regional HR, Charter Communications
Recipients in this category have the ability to see the big picture. They work tirelessly to advance their vision from a concept to a reality, thus helping their organizations achieve greater success.
Chief People Officer, SEGRA
HR Business Partner, ESPN
VP, Corporate HR, NBCUniversal
VP, HR, Paramount: BET Media Group
Director, People & Culture, Warner Bros. Discovery
Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Paramount Global
Transformers leverage data, technology and creative thinking to innovate programs, processes and initiatives. These award recipients are passionate agents of change who exhibit agility and a fierce determination to drive results. The 2023 HR Game Changers in the Transformers category are:
VP, Compensation, Paramount Global
Senior Director, HR Technology Operations, Paramount Global
Leadership Dev, Change Enablement & HR Tech Teams
Senior HR Manager, HRTS, Cox Communications
VP, Benefits, Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, Cox Communications
Director, Experience Planning & Delivery , Comcast
Manager, People & Culture Communications , Warner Bros. Discovery
GVP, Global People Operations, Analytics & System Strategy, Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Manager, Benefits & Wellness, WOW! Internet, TV & Phone
VP, Benefits, Warner Bros. Discovery
Director, Talent Acquisition, O&T, NBCUniversal
Senior Director, Emotional Wellbeing, Comcast
SVP, HR, O&T, NBCUniversal