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Colin Brenna, CEO of Strada

Meet Colin Brennan, CEO of Strada

Fragmented systems can hide workforce costs, compliance risks, and opportunities for growth. Strada CEO Colin Brennan explains how integrated payroll technology and AI can turn workforce data into actionable business intelligence.

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Robot representing Ai raises bridge for business people to walk across to reach penthouse office.

AI SPECIAL SECTION: AI Is Raising the Bar for CEOs

AI can accelerate work, but automation alone won’t create lasting business value. Meet The People CEO Tim Ringel explains why leaders must reinvest AI-driven efficiencies in human creativity, sound judgment, and future-ready teams to build a lasting competitive advantage.

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AI robot and two humans discuss a business matter.

AI SPECIAL SECTION: Can AI Make Decisions?

As executives turn to AI for faster answers, collaboration risks becoming an afterthought. Learn how organizations can integrate AI into decision-making without sacrificing diverse perspectives, shared accountability, or human oversight. Read more.

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Stephanie Salavejus, CPP; Kira Rubiano; Brent Skinner

CPO Connect — October 2026

Get inspired by the executives shaping the future of payroll. This section introduces influential payroll leaders, shares their perspectives on payroll’s strategic impact, and connects you to exclusive articles, videos, and podcasts that can help elevate your own leadership journey.

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The Journey, Not the Distraction, to the C-Suite

The loudest campaign in payroll right now may be pointing at the wrong target. The call for payroll’s formal seat at the C-suite table is growing, and I understand it. Picture this: You have kept 50,000 people paid accurately, compliantly, and on time across multiple co…

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