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Aaron

Lawlor

Vice President of People & Information Technology

Kooth Digital Health

Aaron Lawlor is a Senior HR Leader and Enterprise People Strategist with 15+ years of executive experience across healthcare, SaaS health tech, government, and nonprofit sectors. A trusted advisor to CEOs and boards, Aaron brings distinctive perspective from serving as chief executive of a $440M organization, giving him deep understanding of business strategy, governance, labor relations, and mission-driven leadership. He partners with executive teams to navigate rapid growth, enterprise transformation, cultural integration, and workforce strategy in complex, regulated environments. His expertise spans talent management, organizational effectiveness, total rewards, HR technology and analytics, and performance enhancement. Aaron excels at translating people strategy into measurable business outcomes while building trust with boards and senior leaders. An alumnus of the Wharton School's Chief Human Resources Officer Program and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Aaron holds credentials as SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-CA, and UK Employment Law Practitioner (CIPD) - reflecting both depth of expertise and commitment to continuous learning across multiple regulatory environments.

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15 October 2026 13:00 - 13:30

Fireside Chat | From data to decisions: Building & scaling your people analytics function

Building a People Analytics function from the ground up is about more than hiring the right people and choosing the right technology. It requires creating the data literacy, stakeholder confidence, and operating practices needed to turn workforce data into better decisions. This fireside chat explores the practical challenges of building and scaling a People Analytics capability - from securing executive buy-in and developing data-literate teams to proving ROI and embedding analytics into everyday decision-making. Key Takeaways: - Build data literacy across your team - Develop the skills and confidence HR teams need to understand, interpret, question, and communicate workforce data effectively, rather than relying solely on analytics specialists. - Build the right function and secure buy-in - Explore the roles, skills, structures, and leadership support needed to establish a People Analytics function and demonstrate its value through early wins. - Turn analytics into everyday decisions - Move beyond dashboards and reports by embedding data into HR processes, improving stakeholder confidence, and creating a culture where evidence informs people strategy.