Finding Hidden Gems in Succession Planning
Uncover overlooked talent. Strengthen your leadership pipeline.
Many organizations aim to build stronger leadership pipelines but their succession processes continue to surface the same profiles. As a result, high-potential talent already within the organization is often overlooked. This webinar examines how to identify and develop these “hidden gems” and how leading organizations are evolving succession planning to broaden and strengthen their leadership bench.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
12:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM GMT
We’ll explore how to identify overlooked talent and strengthen succession pipelines, with examples from Cadillac Fairview and Flowserve.
Register for the upcoming webinar: Finding Hidden Gems in Succession Planning
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM GMT
Who Is This Ideal For?
- Chief human resource officers
- Heads of talent
- Vice presidents of talent
- Human resource business partners
- Talent leaders responsible for succession and development
What Will Be Covered?
- Where traditional succession planning falls short
- How high-potential talent is overlooked and how to identify it earlier
- Approaches to scaling development across broader talent pools
- Case examples from Cadillac Fairview and Flowserve
- Practical steps you can apply within your organization
Our Speakers
Christina Thompson
Vice President of Talent Management
Flowserve Corporation
Christina Thompson is Vice President of Talent Management at Flowserve Corporation, where she leads the company’s global talent and culture strategy to support business performance and growth. Having joined Flowserve in 2024, she brings deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and business transformation across global industries. Christina oversees the full talent life cycle, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, build robust talent pipelines, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture. She is known for advancing leadership development, enabling successful business integrations, and championing environments where people can grow, innovate, and thrive.
Leanne Albinson
Senior Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development
Cadillac Fairview
Leanne Albinson is Senior Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development at Cadillac Fairview, with over 20 years of experience driving organizational performance in the commercial real estate and manufacturing sectors. She leads enterprise talent strategies that position culture and leadership as key competitive advantages, with particular expertise in succession planning and executive talent development. Leanne has a proven track record of building strong leadership pipelines and guiding organizations through complex transitions, including accelerated succession strategies. Her work spans the full talent life cycle and incorporates innovative, AI-informed approaches to governance, bringing a forward-thinking perspective to developing high-performing organizations.
Matt Betts
Head of Product, Data Insights and Assessment Lead
RHR
Matt Betts, RHR Head of Product, Data Insights and Assessment Lead, advises organizations on executive assessment, succession, and leadership development and will moderate the webinar.
Mike Peterman
Senior Partner and Head of Scaled Coaching and Development
RHR
Mike Peterman, RHR Senior Partner and Head of Scaled Coaching and Development, works with organizations to strengthen succession strategies and identify high-potential talent.
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