Tres Garza
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader Toyota North AmericaTres Garza is the Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition for Toyota Motors North America. Over the last 17 years, he has led recruiting efforts and held leadership roles at Chase, Citi, Capital One and Santander, before transitioning to Toyota in December 2021.
At Toyota, Tres oversees transformation across multiple Talent Acquisition functions while leading teams tasked with sourcing and recruiting for roles across North America. He also sits on the Customer Advisory Board for Magnit, where he collaborates with industry leaders on strategy building. Tres earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism with a minor in Marketing from Baylor University. He currently lives in Frisco, TX and enjoys traveling and exploring new places with his wife and two children.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
9:40 AM PANEL: The Great Recalibration: How Contingent Workforce Programs Are Evolving
The past few years have brought major shifts in how organizations manage their contingent workforce—from the rise of skill-based hiring and direct sourcing to new compliance challenges and the increasing role of AI. As companies recalibrate their strategies, what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change? This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss how contingent workforce programs are evolving, what innovations are driving success, and what the future holds for talent strategy, supplier relationships, and program optimization.
Key Discussion Points:
- How organizations are rethinking supplier management, talent pipelines, and workforce agility.
- The role of AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making in contingent workforce programs.
- Predictions for 2026 and beyond, including emerging trends in compliance, workforce planning, and supplier partnerships
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Tres.
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