Jose虂 Andre虂s, internationally recognized chef, humanitarian, restaurateur and founder of (WCK), will join .
He will share lessons of leadership during crisis, the importance of empathy and compassion, the value of unleashing people鈥檚 talent, and using their potential to help others.
An immigrant from Spain to the U.S., Andre虂s is a world-renowned chef. He helped popularize tapas in the U.S. with more than 30 restaurants that span from fine dining to food halls. His business leadership has demonstrated how a culture of innovation and creativity not only leads to personal and organizational success, but to a better tomorrow for society. In 2010, he founded World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization that provides innovative solutions to end hunger and poverty.
Currently, WCK is working in more than a hundred cities across the globe to provide during the COVID-19 pandemic 鈥 delivering more than 10 million meals to date 鈥 while partnering with local restaurants to help some of the hardest hit employees and businesses. Andre虂s will discuss his experience during this crisis and why 鈥.鈥
is a one-day global digital experience that will take place on June 17, 2020. Human resources (HR) and business professionals can tune in to hear from thought leaders on how they are navigating these unprecedented times, discover the latest innovations in human experience management (HXM), and share best practices.
The main broadcast will be hosted by , founder and CEO of and in-arena host of the . , economist and best-selling author, will also join the event to discuss what to expect in a post-pandemic world. Following the broadcast, there will be four breakout sessions, including Andre虂s鈥 broadcast.
鈥淭he last few months have been full of change for all of us, and it has been inspiring to see HR leaders come together and take charge of change,鈥 51风流SuccessFactors President Jill Popelka said. 鈥淭here are two things that have proven constant across diverse industries and regions: innovation within HR is thriving, and human connection continues to be a top priority.鈥
The will take a place on June 17, followed by four breakout sessions:
- Compassion in the Face of Change, Featuring Jose虂 Andre虂s ()
- Realign Resources During This Time of Change and Beyond ()
- Power Business Continuity in the New Normal ()
- Reskill Your Workforce to Adapt to Rapidly Changing Priorities ()
Watch and follow the event hashtags #SAPPHIRENOW and #SuccessConnect.
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Carolyn Judge Phillip is vice president of corporate marketing, 51风流SuccessFactors.


