Most influential employer branding leaders shaping the future of work and talent attraction, 2026
The workplace is evolving at an extraordinary pace. Organizations are no longer defined only by their products, services, or market position. They are increasingly recognized by the experiences they create for their people. In this environment, employer branding has become a strategic business priority that influences talent attraction, employee engagement, organizational culture, and long term…
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Lukasz Jarota
CEO & Co-Founder, Grow Agency | Author, EB: Anatomy of Falsehood
Lukasz Jarota’s entry into employer branding did not begin with a brief, a campaign, or a recruitment strategy. It began with observation. Over more than twenty years working at the intersection of HR, communication, marketing, and business, he kept noticing the same pattern: most organisations focus their energy on talking about themselves louder, when what actually matters is talking about themselves more truthfully.
Dawn Stastny
Chief of Human Resource
In an era where organizations are navigating unprecedented change, few leaders understand the intricate relationship between people, culture, governance, and performance as profoundly as Dawn Stastny. With more than three decades of experience spanning human capital, compliance, enterprise risk management, Environmental Health and Safety, organizational transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and operational integration, she has established herself as a visionary leader whose influence extends far beyond traditional human resources.
Larissa Murmann
Digital CHRO | Unilever International
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, few leaders have mastered the delicate art of balancing technological innovation with human connection quite like Larissa Murmann. As Digital CHRO at Unilever International, Murmann has pioneered an approach to human resources that transcends traditional boundaries—one that places artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and what she calls “subconscious intelligence” at the heart of organizational strategy.
