The Four‑Year People Data Journey: Aligning HR with Enterprise Data Strategy
The Four‑Year People Data Journey: Aligning HR with Enterprise Data Strategy
How HR joined the wider data ecosystem and secured lasting sponsorship
Over four years, this organisation shifted from disconnected HR reporting to a coherent people-data product embedded in the enterprise data strategy. Ashish Pant will explain how ownership was redefined across HR, IT and the data function, and how new roles and governance forums were set up to keep standards consistent across regions. They will outline how sequencing, investment and cross-functional sponsorship were managed, and how the CHRO and CDO now jointly guide the roadmap. The session offers practical lessons for teams aiming to elevate people data beyond local reporting and into enterprise-grade capability.
This session explores
- Redefining ownership and roles across HR, IT and the data function.
- Establishing federated governance that balances global standards and local needs.
- Designing the people-data product, including stewardship and product ownership.
- Sequencing work across regions, systems and teams over a multi-year roadmap.
- Sustaining investment through CHRO–CDO sponsorship and clear business value.
Learning outcomes
- Know how to align people-data work with enterprise data standards and strategy.
- Understand which roles, forums and processes support a durable data product.
- See how to plan multi-year sequencing across systems, regions and stakeholders.
- Learn how to secure cross-functional sponsorship for long-term data investment.
- Anticipate common pitfalls when integrating HR into enterprise-wide governance.
26 February 2026
13:40-14:10 CET
Ashish Pant
Global Head of People Analytics and Data
Why this matters
Many organisations still treat people data as an isolated HR activity, leaving leaders struggling with inconsistent definitions, fragmented systems and weak governance. As enterprise data strategies mature and regulatory expectations rise, HR must align with central data standards to ensure credibility, investment and long-term viability. This session addresses the commercial and operational urgency behind treating people data as a strategic corporate asset.