My guest this week is Ian Okeffe, the Founder & CEO of ikona Analytics, and a trailblazer in the field of people analytics and governance, with a dynamic career spanning over 2 decades in consulting and in-house roles at some world renowned companies such as Amazon, Google, JP Morgan.
Growing up in New Jersey, Ian’s early curiosity about human behavior led him to pursue psychology in University of Virginia, eventually carving out a niche in white-collar criminology and analytics. His professional journey began in consulting, where he mastered the art of crafting strategic recommendations. Yet, it was the desire to see his ideas come to life that drew him to in-house roles, where he has since become a key figure in shaping impactful HR strategies.
Ian's expertise lies at the intersection of data governance, analytics, and product design—areas he describes as the "four critical pillars" for future-ready HR teams. From leading people analytics initiatives at Sears during the function's na…
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