Manage HR Magazine: Awards Ranking
Manage HR Magazine proudly presents the Top 10 Chief People Officers - 2026, recognizing leaders who are redefining how organizations attract and retain talent through thoughtful compensation and benefits strategies. These professionals design total rewards programs that align employee expectations with business objectives while supporting workforce engagement across diverse organizational settings. Their leadership helps companies strengthen talent retention and respond to evolving workforce needs, enabling organizations to build a more committed workforce while supporting long-term business performance.
Top 10 Chief People Officers - 2026
Connie White
Chief People Officer, Altos Labs
Connie White’s career reflects a consistent willingness to step beyond traditional leadership boundaries. Now serving as Chief People Officer at Altos Labs, she has gathered more than 20 years of cross-functional experience with a deep understanding of how organizations evolve. Her work focuses on preparing people and leaders for a future shaped by scientific advancement, continuous learning, and emerging technologies.
Antoinette Niland Aglialoro
Chief People Officer, Astound Digital
Antoinette Niland Aglialoro is Chief People Officer at Astound Digital, leading global people strategy across talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness. A PHR-certified HR executive with experience leading global teams, she is known for building high-trust cultures that enable growth, resilience, and innovation.
Seth Rogers
Chief People Officer, Jack Porter
Seth Rogers is an HR leader with more than 18 years of experience building high-performing teams and shaping the workforce. At Jack Porter, he leads the people and culture strategy, including team building, leadership development and employee experience.
Carmen Canton
Chief People Officer, Loews Hotels
With over 25 years of global expertise in Human Resources, Carmen Canton has held influential leadership roles across some of the most prestigious brands in the hospitality industry, including Loews Hotels & Co, Hilton, The Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, and InterContinental Hotels Group.
