Driving Enterprise-Wide Change: HR Leadership in Mergers & Restructuring

Executive Panel & Interactive Case Study

Enterprise-wide change—particularly mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring—places HR at the center of some of the most complex and high-stakes decisions an organization will face. HR executives are expected to move beyond change management frameworks to serve as enterprise strategists, culture stewards, and trusted advisors to the CEO and board.

This program combines a candid panel discussion with an interactive case study to explore how senior HR leaders can successfully lead organizations through mergers and restructuring. Panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights into what enables — and derails — large-scale transformation. The session concludes with a peer-based case study discussion, allowing participants to apply insights to a realistic scenario and learn from one another’s approaches.

Learning Objectives:

• Clarify HR’s enterprise-wide role in mergers and restructuring beyond execution and compliance
• Identify the critical people, culture, and organizational decisions that shape successful integration
• Anticipate common risks and unintended consequences during large-scale change
• Apply practical frameworks to guide leadership, workforce, and communication decisions
• Strengthen their ability to advise senior leaders and boards during periods of disruption

Key Takeaways:

• A clearer point of view on how HR can drive value—not just manage change—during mergers and restructuring
• Practical examples of how senior HR leaders have navigated integration, workforce decisions, and culture alignment
• Tools and questions to use when advising executive teams during enterprise transformation
• Peer insights and alternative approaches to common merger and restructuring challenges

Panelist:

Tanja Guerra, CHRO at Alpha Omega

Alpha Omega’s Chief Human Resources Officer Tanja Guerra is an experienced strategic talent and culture leader, with over 20 years of professional experience in both enterprise-wide and consultative business partner roles. Before Alpha Omega, Tanja served at the Parsons Corporation as the VP of Human Resources Defense & Intelligence Market. Prior to the Parsons Corporation, Tanja worked at SAIC as the VP, Human Resources for the Defense and Civilian Market as well as lead the Enterprise Talent and Leadership Development organization. Before that she was part of Engility Corporation through its acquisition to SAIC, and she began her career at CACI International as an intern. Tanja received her bachelor’s degree in international business from the College of Charleston, SC and numerous certifications including the Harvard Kennedy School in Executive Education and the Wharton Executive Education CHRO Program.  

Timeline

8:00am - 8:45am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:45am - 9:00am - Interactive Team Building Activity

9:00am - 10:30am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 1.5 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED