CHRO Association's Ani Huang Elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources

Peer-elected honor, among the highest distinctions in the HR profession, recognizes Huang's leadership in serving the world's top CHROs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The CHRO Association today congratulated Ani Huang, President, 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 among the highest distinctions 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.

"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 for her substantial contributions to the profession."

Leading the Association's work for CHROs

As President, Policy and Practice, Huang leads the CHRO Association's main offerings to members. She 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 executive compensation and workforce AI to CEO succession. Her work also focuses on the CHRO's growing role in shaping corporate strategy and driving business results.

Building the leading independent voice on executive pay

As CEO of the Center on Executive Compensation, Huang established the Center as the top independent resource for CHROs and total rewards executives facing complex executive compensation and governance challenges. In 2025, she represented the views of HR leaders at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's roundtable on executive compensation disclosure.

"I'm deeply honored to join the Academy, and especially to be recognized by peers I admire so much," said Huang. "This recognition belongs to our members and to the team at the CHRO Association. Every day, CHROs are asked to lead through extraordinary change, and it is a privilege to help them do it."

Before joining the Association in 2012, Huang held senior HR leadership roles including Vice President, Global Compensation and Benefits at Global Payments, and HR Advisor at Deutsche Bank. She holds a degree in International Relations from Stanford University and is frequently sought out by executives, policymakers and the media for her insight on workplace issues and the voice of the CHRO.

Huang joins a 2026 NAHR class that also includes Fellows Bradford S. Bell, Ph.D. (Cornell University ILR School), Jacqui Canney (ServiceNow), Heidi Capozzi (CVS Health), Stephanie Franklin (Vertex Pharmaceuticals), Laura Fuentes, Stephanie Lundquist (Cargill), John J. Whelan (Yale University) and Jacqueline R. Williams-Roll (General Mills), along with Distinguished Fellow Pamela O. Kimmet.

About the CHRO Association

The CHRO Association is the preeminent independent membership organization for Chief Human Resources Officers, representing some of the world's leading enterprises. Collectively, our member organizations employ over 20 million people worldwide and represent over $7.5 trillion in combined market capitalization. For more than 50 years, the CHRO Association has served as the trusted forum for peers to connect, share senior insights, advocate for policy decisions in DC and address the most consequential issues in workforce strategy, organizational leadership, and human capital policy. For more information, visit https://www.chro.org.

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