Suku Mariappan

Workforce Analytics Leader Ally Financial

Suku is the Workforce Analytics Leader at Ally Financial.

Suku is passionate about transformational initiatives that enables HR to be a strategic partner to the business and create superior value and impact. He has been at Ally for over three years and has previously worked at companies including Trimble, Amazon, and Virtusa in a variety of leadership roles in workforce planning, HR technology, HR business leadership, HR M&A, and international HR. Trimble’s people analytics story was one of the case studies showcased in Excellence in People Analytics co-authored by Jonathan Ferrar and David Green. Recipient of HR Leadership Award (2010) by Asia Pacific HRM Congress and 40 Most Talented HR Leaders in India (2013) by ET Now and Word HRD Congress. Founder of Kurinji Muthamizh Sangam & Academy, a non-profit focused on helpings kids learn and connect back to their cultural roots.

Agenda

1:00 PM OPENING PANEL: Integrating People Analytics into Strategic Business Decisions

This panel will explore the powerful role of People Analytics in driving strategic business decisions in the age of AI. Attendees will gain insights into how to align analytics initiatives with organizational goals, enhance workforce agility, and create a data-driven culture. This session is essential for those looking to harness data to fuel business success, anticipate future workforce challenges, and make informed, strategy-aligned decisions. 

  • Using analytics to ensure HR practices support broader business objectives 
  • Leveraging data to identify risks, seize opportunities, and optimize talent strategies 
  • Employing predictive analytics to prepare for emerging workforce challenges 
  • Integrating data-driven decisions across different functions