Tristan Hack

Director, People Analytics iHeartMedia

Tristan Hack is a strategic leader, investor, and marketer turned HR guru who transforms data into action, challenges the status quo, and finds creative solutions to complex problems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising and graphic design from Pepperdine University and is currently earning his master’s degree in human capital management from Columbia University.

With over 15 years of experience in marketing and human resources, he has built a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making and possesses a rare combination of strategic insight and analytical expertise. Tristan has supported some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Apple, Disney, Sony, 20th Century Fox, Johnson & Johnson, Visa, Pepsi, Gatorade, Dr Pepper, and Cinemark Theatres. He previously led Customer Insights and Analytics at Cinemark and most recently led People Analytics at iHeartMedia, where he used data to drive strategic human capital decisions and improve business outcomes.

Outside of work, Tristan enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, visiting the ocean, reading, volunteering in his community (yes, he’s on the HOA Board), making BBQ brisket, and sharing expert tips and tricks on Mario Kart. Whether in business, analytics, or entrepreneurship, he thrives on turning ideas into action and creating simple solutions to solve complex problems.

Agenda

2:45 PM FIRESIDE CHAT: Driving Value Through People Analytics: Mastering Stakeholder Communication and Business Alignment

Effective People Analytics isn't just about collecting data and creating dashboards—it's about translating that data into insights that resonate with key stakeholders and drive business outcomes. In this fireside chat, we explore how to build long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, speak the language of the business, and ensure analytics initiatives align with organizational priorities. We'll discuss the art of storytelling and data visualization to make complex insights accessible and actionable and give you valuable tips how to identify and prioritize business-critical questions over curiosity-driven inquiries.  

  • How to communicate People Analytics insights in business terms that resonate with key stakeholders 
  • The power of storytelling and data visualization in driving decision-making 
  • The dos and don'ts for prioritizing business-critical questions and aligning analytics efforts with strategic goals 
  • How People Analytics can support and drive data literacy across the organization for greater impact  

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