November 12, 2026—The CHRO Association is pleased to congratulate Ani Huang, our President of Policy and Practice, on her election as a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR). Huang was inducted with the NAHR Class of 2026 last night at the Academy’s annual meeting and gala.
Election as an NAHR Fellow is considered one of the highest honors in the human resources profession. Fellows are elected by their peers after a rigorous review, in recognition of sustained contributions to their organizations, the HR profession and society. Since 1992, 210 individuals have been elected Fellows.
Photo courtesy of the National Academy of Human Resources.
“Ani has spent her career making sure the people who lead HR at the world’s largest companies have the insight, data and peer network they need to make hard calls,” said Tim Bartl, CHRO Association CEO, CHRO Association and a NAHR Fellow.
“Our members know her as a trusted advisor and a candid voice on the issues that matter most to them. We are proud to see her recognized by the Academy for her substantial contributions to the profession.”
As President, Policy and Practice, Ani guides a team of global experts who create the research, resources and peer engagement opportunities that Chief Human Resources Officers and senior HR executives rely on. She regularly advises top executives and senior policymakers on human capital issues, from AI workforce issues to CEO succession, and she serves as CEO of our Center on Executive Compensation.
Nine Fellows Inducted into the National Academy
Former CHRO Association Chair Pam Kimmet was also recognized as a Distinguished Fellow. Five CHRO Association members were also inducted into the Academy’s 35th class of Fellows. These names include:
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Jacqui Canney, Chief People and AI Enablement Officer, ServiceNow
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Heidi Capozzi, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, CVS Health
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Stephanie Franklin, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Laura Fuentes, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Hilton and Former Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Hilton Supply Management
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Stephanie Lundquist, Chief Human Resources Officer, Cargill
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Jacqueline Williams-Roll, Chief Human Resources Officer, General Mills
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Brad Bell, William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources and Director of the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies at ILR School, Cornell University
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John Whelan, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Yale University
The CHRO Association congratulates the members of the 2026 Class, who have reached the very highest level of achievement in the profession. These are business leaders who exemplify strategic HR and insightful research.
