WorldatWork staff are experts in the field of Total Rewards and are available for media interviews and speaking engagements. Below is a list of available speakers and topics. A nominal honorarium to the Association is required for speaking engagements.
To book any of these individuals, please email Karen Strauss.
Scott Cawood is President and CEO of WorldatWork and its affiliate organization, WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals
Prior to joining WorldatWork, Cawood was Global Leader, Organizational Effectiveness at W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., a global manufacturer with 10,000 employees. At Gore, he led the organizational efforts to achieve the enterprise strategy, including maximizing associate engagement and aligning the culture with critical business priorities.
He served as president at Synygy, a global compensation and sales software company, prior to his time at Gore. Before he was president of Synygy, he served as its chief operations and people officer. Cawood also has held senior leadership positions at Revlon and the Great Place to Work Institute, which selects Fortune magazine's 100 Best Places to Work.
Cawood holds an M.S. in education and Ed.D. in organization- and work-based learning from the Wharton School of Business and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his M.A. in labor and industrial relations and his B.A. in organizational communication, with a minor in education, from Michigan State University.
Professional Designations/Accreditations:
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
Education:
Ed.D. in Organization- and Work-based learning from the Wharton School of Business and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania
M.S. in Education from the Wharton School of Business and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania
M.A. in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University
B.A. in Organizational Communication, with a minor in Education from Michigan State University
Susan is the Senior Director, Compensation at Siemens, a global powerhouse Siemens is a global powerhouse focused on innovative solutions in electrification, automation and digitalization. She is responsible for Siemens North America compensation programs, spanning rewards & recognition, employee pay, incentive compensation and equity compensation. Internal equity for this 50,000+ employee population has been a focus for Susan over her Siemens career, extending naturally into the increasing focus on equal pay and gender pay gap areas. Prior to Siemens, Susan spent 14 years at Mercer HR Consulting, developing a long-term career path there, from Compensation Analyst to Project Manager to Principal. Susan worked in the Washington DC, Melbourne Australia, and New York City offices, working on salary management projects, job hierarchy, incentive compensation design, sales effectiveness, and performance management programs. Susan is a long-time WorldatWork member, is GRP certified, and currently serves as a Board member of the WorldatWork Society Board. Prior to her work with the board, she served on the Compensation Advisory Council as a member and Chairperson. She holds a Bachelors degree from Cornell University, and a Masters of Business Administration from University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Dr Bussin is the Chairperson of 21 st Century, a specialist reward and HR consultancy employing nearly 50 deep technical specialists. He has experience across all industry sectors and is viewed as a thought leader in the HR and remuneration arena. He serves on and advises numerous boards, audit and remuneration committeeâs and has consulted in many countries. Mark holds a Doctorate in Commerce and has published or presented 65 academic articles and over 450 popular papers and has appeared on television and radio, and in the press for expert views. Mark has been a guest lecturer at several academic institutions and supervises Master's and Doctoral thesis. He is an EXCO member of SARA (South African Reward Association) and is a Global Reward Practitioner (GRP) tutor. As a past commissioner in the Presidency, he advised on the Remuneration and conditions of employment for the President, Deputy, Ministers, Judges, Magistrates, Parliament and Traditional Leaders.
Mihai has 20 years of experience in sales and incentive compensation, global operations and sales performance technology. Before joining WorldatWork, he was Executive Vice President of Services and Managing Director at Optymyze, a sales performance management company, where he led large global teams (250+) in Europe and Asia as well as in the United States. Based in Warsaw, Poland, Mihai spends a significant amount of time at WorldatWork headquarters in Scottsdale, as well as visiting partners and customers around the world.
Brit Wittman is the Corporate Vice President of Total Rewards at Applied Materials. He is responsible for all aspects of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits and wellness. Brit works with the HR Leadership Team to help define the people strategy for the enterprise, manages the relationship with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and is the liaison with institutional shareholders on issues related to executive compensation and benefits. He is a member of the WorldatWork faculty and serves as chair of the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals Board.
Marta is Content Director for WorldatWork and a subject matter expert on Total Rewards strategy. In her role, Marta collaborates with Total Rewards experts globally to identify emerging trends and address challenges in the profession. She develops content for WorldatWork’s members to advance their professional growth – via education and certification programs, thought leadership, research, advocacy, and idea exchange. Marta’s 25+ years as an HR professional included executive positions in a variety of industries including technology, professional services, financial services, and healthcare. As a Total Rewards leader, she has guided strategies to maximize the impact broad-based compensation, benefits, executive compensation, sales compensation, and work-life programs have on business performance.
Deirdre Macbeth, Esq. is Content Director for WorldatWork specializing in Total Rewards/HR compliance and regulatory matters. She is a versatile legal and human resources leader and active member of the Florida State Bar. Prior to joining WorldatWork, she served in executive and senior leadership “dual hat” legal and HR roles for privately-held organizations and previously worked as an attorney in private practice specializing in labor & employment, corporate and contract law.
Alicia Scott-Wears is a Total Rewards leader with 20+ years of experience in mid-sized and large organizations in the technology, automotive, and medical manufacturing sectors. Her technical expertise is centered on base and variable compensation, benefits, recognition, global mobility, and HR systems. As a Content Director for WorldatWork, she sets priorities for the association’s content and product coverage, and develops strategic partnerships to elevate knowledge and learning within the profession. With a passion for hands-on leadership, Alicia brings a pragmatic focus to aligning reward strategies with organizational values and goals. She’s skilled in delivering comprehensive and progressive rewards support in multi-national environments alongside exceptional employee experiences.
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