Chief people officers (CPOs) are reinventing themselves and their functions in real time in response to pressures we explored at length in our article, “Chief people officer of 2030.”

Our discussions with leading CPOs highlighted five key challenges they are seeking to meet:

1. Building the capabilities and capacity, individually and in the HR function, to take on the new strategic mandate
2. Developing the perspective and agility to manage the leadership pipeline and workforce in the context of shifting strategic goals
3. Navigating change, innovation, and stability in a cost-constrained environment
4. Addressing generational and workforce megatrends
5. Mastering AI, technology, and data-driven decision making

Who are the CPOs doing this work today? What roles do they play in their organization, and what backgrounds do they bring their current positions? This infographic offers a snapshot of the HR leaders at Fortune 1000 companies today.