Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President and CEO, To Be Keynote Speaker at ICON 2025
Apr. 30, 2025
NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 – Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), will be a keynote speaker at PRSA’s international conference ICON 2025, Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.
Taylor is known globally for his insights on leadership and the future of employment. He recently was named one of the “300 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America” by Savoy Magazine.
“PRSA’s annual ICON conference connects communications and PR professionals with each other and with the top thought leaders in business. We’re thrilled to welcome Johnny and learn from his advice on culture, employee communications, inclusion and diversity,” said Ray Day, APR, 2025 PRSA Chair, Stagwell vice chair and Allison Worldwide executive chair.
Taylor’s career spans more than 20 years as a lawyer and an executive, serving at IAC, Paramount Pictures, Blockbuster Entertainment Group, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. He is a member of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees and serves on the corporate boards of XPO Logistics, Flores & Associates, and Guild Education.
Taylor previously served on the White House American Workforce Policy Advisory Board and as chairman of the President's Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He writes a weekly column in USA Today, is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.
Registration is now open for ICON 2025. Media interested in attending the conference should contact Courtney Vance at courtney.vance@prsa.org.
About ICON
ICON brings together public relations practitioners and communications students from around the world for professional development and networking opportunities. Activities include educational keynotes, panels, breakout sessions; social events; and multiple chances to gain practical and tactical skills, insights and ideas to take home.
About PRSA
PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities. Signature events include the Anvil Awards, and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students. For more information, visit www.prsa.org.
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Media Contact:
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