Building Your Business Case: Winning Leadership Buy-in for Mental Health Investment

Rahab Hammad is the Director of Global Benefits at Pinterest, where she leads benefits strategy with a deep focus on emotional well-being and supporting employees through every stage of life. With over 15 years of experience, including senior benefits leadership roles at high-growth companies like Snap, Rahab has designed people-first programs that reflect company values, strengthen culture, and help employees feel genuinely supported—at work and beyond. She believes benefits are one of the most meaningful ways organizations can invest in the long-term well-being of their people.

John Senay is the Manager of Benefits, Wellness, and Leaves at Holman, a global leader in automotive services with more than 9,000 employees. In his role, he has a panoramic view of the employee health and well-being cycle, from prevention and care through recovery. Leveraging this perspective, he translates complex health care data into clear, actionable strategies that align with business objectives and provide real value to the individuals who utilize them. This approach ensures benefit decisions are built to support both individual and overall workforce needs, prioritize flexibility, and adapt to the evolving health care landscape, ultimately leading to meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Renee Albert is a senior global benefits leader with over 25 years of experience designing and scaling global benefits and well-being strategies. She currently serves as the Director, Global Benefits & Well-being at Lyra Health, where she leads innovative, employee-centric programs that drive workforce resilience, engagement, and business performance.