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Dominique Brewer

U.S. Business Unit Head of Culture & Engagement & HR Chief of Staff, Takeda

Dominique is Takeda’s U.S. Business Unit Head of Culture & Engagement and HR Chief of Staff, where she focuses on the People Experience, HR strategy, and governance. In 2023, Dominique served as the Interim Head of U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, playing a pivotal role in driving Takeda’s U.S. DE&I initiatives to build a solid DE&I foundation that continues to support Takeda’s growth and focus on becoming a leader in this space.Dominique previously served as Talent Acquisition Leader for the U.S. Business Unit and Global Product Launch & Strategy (GPLS) groups, providing strategic direction and though leadership to ensure inclusive and equitable practices were embedded throughout all aspects of the recruitment journey.Dominique joined Takeda in 2016 and was a primary lead for talent acquisition integration during the 2019-2020 Shire acquisition. She emphasized the need to create sourcing and talent identification plans centered on equitable practices to increase representation, an inclusive social media strategy, and the development of recruitment partner training aligned with Takeda’s vision and mission.Before joining Takeda, Dominique held roles with PwC, Northern Trust Bank, and agencies within the financial services sector. Dominique began her undergraduate journey at Hampton University in Hampton, VA, and completed studies at Governors State University in IL, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.Outside of work, Dominique is the mom of two college juniors and finds time to celebrate the small things in life.

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Panel discussion

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

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.

Join this session to discover how Workhuman customers are mastering recognition and driving meaningful impact.

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

Kiesha Free

Devann Steele, Phd. 

Dominique Brewer

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World-class speakers boldly tackling today’s most urgent topics. Personalized content thoughtfully-curated to your role and goals. Next-level networking experiences that connect leaders from all over the world.

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