Experience the difference. Meet your peers, talk with experts, build your network, and turn insights into action.
Fernando Casadevall
Chief Human Resources Officer
World Kinect
Speaker Topics
- Workforce Planning and Succession
- Leader and Manager Effectiveness
Speaker Bio
Fernando Casadevall is a global CHRO and enterprise transformation leader with a track record of building high-performing organizations, scaling talent, and leveraging emerging technology to drive business growth.
Since 2019, Fernando has served as CHRO of World Fuel, a Fortune 100 global energy solutions company operating across 200+ countries and the Aviation, Marine, and Land sectors. He leads the enterprise-wide people strategy spanning talent, rewards, workforce transformation, HR technology, operations, and executive leadership.
Previously, Fernando was CHRO of Qatar Airways, shaping the people agenda across a global aviation powerhouse with 50,000+ employees and operations spanning 75+ countries. He previously held senior HR leadership roles with Al-Futtaim and Citigroup, driving talent and organizational strategies across 25+ countries throughout EMEA.
A first-generation Latino raised in NYC, Fernando brings global perspective, technological curiosity, and a relentless focus on turning people strategy into business advantage. He holds degrees from Fordham University and the University of Arizona and has served on multiple community and education boards.
Show More
Show Less
Since 2019, Fernando has served as CHRO of World Fuel, a Fortune 100 global energy solutions company operating across 200+ countries and the Aviation, Marine, and Land sectors. He leads the enterprise-wide people strategy spanning talent, rewards, workforce transformation, HR technology, operations, and executive leadership.
Previously, Fernando was CHRO of Qatar Airways, shaping the people agenda across a global aviation powerhouse with 50,000+ employees and operations spanning 75+ countries. He previously held senior HR leadership roles with Al-Futtaim and Citigroup, driving talent and organizational strategies across 25+ countries throughout EMEA.
A first-generation Latino raised in NYC, Fernando brings global perspective, technological curiosity, and a relentless focus on turning people strategy into business advantage. He holds degrees from Fordham University and the University of Arizona and has served on multiple community and education boards.
Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM EDT
Executive Story Panel: The Next Generation of Leadership - Executive Succession and Development in the Age of AI
Nicole Sturgill,
Managing Vice President, Gartner
Fernando Casadevall,
Chief Human Resources Officer, World Kinect
The majority of CHROs agree that their current leaders are not ready for what’s next, as many cling to legacy behaviors, uncertain of what good looks like in our AI future. HR is tackling this with targeted and personalized executive succession planning, AI-enabled development, and tools to help their leaders disrupt ways of working. Join experienced CHROs to hear about their approach to executive succession and development and how they are innovating and evolving to keep pace with business.
...
Show More
Show Less