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Executive FSI Roundtable: Accelerate Your Digital Transformation Journey with Workday and TopBloc

Join an exclusive group of financial services leaders in Chicago to explore the trends shaping 2026 and discover how a unified Workday approach can unlock the time and tools needed to drive growth, retain top talent, and stay one step ahead of the competition.

Thursday, May 21 from 1-4 pm (CT) | 4-6 pm (CT) Happy Hour
📍 TopBloc Headquarters
600 W Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654

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Our Speakers
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Kristin McCleary
VP of Customer Experience, CIO

Kristin is a high-impact CIO known for dismantling legacy hurdles. From AI-driven automation to cloud-native architecture, she transforms stagnant corporate functions into agile, future-ready engines using Workday and cutting-edge tech.

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Steve Thomas
VP of Customer Experience, CHRO

Steve is a strategic HR powerhouse who builds the engines that drive growth. By aligning Finance, IT, and Operations, he turns Workday from a tool into a competitive advantage, ensuring enterprise-wide adoption and seamless operating models.

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Lauren Figueroa, SHRM-SCP
Director of Global Enterprise Services & HR Operations

Lauren brings over 18 years of expertise in people operations, global strategy, and organizational transformation. She leads initiatives across HR, employee experience, and business operations to bring strategy, technology, and process to drive measurable impact. Lauren is passionate about fostering environments where both businesses and employees can thrive.

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Chris Amburn
VP of HR Technology & Analytics 

Chris is a seasoned professional with a strong background in business operations, client engagement, and strategic execution. He is known for his ability to bridge strategy and execution and help organizations focus on driving measurable outcomes. Chris brings a practical, results-oriented approach to his work, with a focus on delivering impact and continuous improvement.

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Agenda

Agenda as of April 17 (subject to change)

1:00 PM: Registration and Coffee

1:15 PM: Opening Remarks from TopBloc and Workday
Dan Bier – Workday Financial Services Sales Executive

1:30 PM: The CIO & CHRO Perspective: Leading with Workday in an AI-Driven World
AI completely changes how teams manage their Workday platform and collaboration is essential. Join Kristin McCleary from TopBloc's Office of the CIO and Steve Thomas from TopBloc's Office of the CHRO in a discussion on how to strengthen collaboration between IT and the business to drive value, speed and impact.
Kristin McCleary, VP of Customer Experience, oCHIO and Steve Thomas, VP of Customer Experience, oCHRO

2:15 PM: Break

2:30 PM: The Unified Approach: Staying Ahead of the Tech Evolution in Financial Services
Shift from running a business in fragmented pieces to operating as a single, cohesive unit. While most organizations have HR and Finance data live in different worlds, leading to "version wars" over headcount and budget. The Unified Vision of Workday eliminates this.
Chris Amburn - VP of HR Technology & Analytics Northwest Bank

3:15 PM: Break 

3:30 PM: Presentation by West Monroe, Topic and Summary Details coming shortly
Lauren Figueroa – Director, Global Enterprise Services at West Monroe

4:15 PM: Wrap Up and Summary
 
4:30 PM: Happy Hour