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Devann Steele, Phd. 

Vice President, Enterprise Compensation, Humana  

Devann Steele in a Vice President, Enterprise Compensation at Humana, where she is responsible for Incentives, Pay Programs (e.g., Pay Transparency, Equity, Structure), Recognition, Job Architecture, Mobility, Regulatory, Analytics, and Business Aligned Teams.  She has led multiple large-scale projects to include the design and implementation of a new job architecture, M&A integration, and Exploring Our Total Rewards initiative.  Devann is on Trusaic’s Customer Advisory Board and spoke at the 2023 & 2024 WorldatWork Total Rewards conferences on the importance of pay transparency, pay equity, and how compensation changes through business cycles.    Devann has been with Humana for ~17 years in jobs across the enterprise to include Human Resources, Medicare, served as the Veterans Network Resource Group (NRG) President where she received recognition for her leadership and is the executive sponsor of the Pride NRG where she supports LGBTQ+ associates and allies.   Prior to joining Humana, Devann was an Army Officer in multiple roles including: Human Resources, Company Commander, and Training, Programs, and Operations.  Devann deployed to Balad, Iraq as a Movement Control Officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005.  While in the military, Devann received numerous distinguished awards for outstanding achievement, exceptional contribution and loyal support to an external organization, Administrative Excellence, and superior achievement in Human Resources.    Devann is an avid learner and graduated Magna Cum Laude, PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizations and Management from Trident University.  Her dissertation examined the cultural fit of acquisitions, integration efforts, and the impact on organizational commitment.  In addition, Devann earned a master’s degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University where she received the outstanding graduate award, and a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts with a minor in Environmental Studies from University of Vermont.  Devann and her husband Kevin, have two amazing boys, Lincoln and William, and two dogs, Big Blue and Fenway. 

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Panel discussion

Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm - 3:40 pm CT

Leading with Innovation: Empowering Leaders to Drive Transformational Change

STEP UP FOR LEADERS

This session brings together industry leaders to explore how executives can embrace innovation, harness AI insights, and lead with values to drive transformative change in their organizations. Experts will discuss how leaders can adapt their practices to navigate complex change management, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure their teams are prepared to thrive in an increasingly digital and dynamic work environment. The conversation will also focus on the importance of shaping the next generation of leaders to be ready to meet the challenges of the future of work.

Key takeaways include:

Learn how to integrate AI-driven insights into leadership decision-making to foster adaptability, resilience, and innovation.
Discover how values-based leadership and change management practices can equip leaders to build future-ready organizations that inspire employee engagement and long-term growth.

AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | ROI & Business Impact