John Simon

John Simon is an executive HR leader specializing in AI-driven transformation and strategy execution, currently serving as Head of People Analytics & AI for the Americas at Ericsson. He pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence into HR workflows—designing and deploying solutions that optimize employee experiences, automate complex processes, and accelerate strategic decision-making.

With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning across the telecommunications, healthcare, consulting, and semiconductor industries, John brings a visionary, data-centric approach to building scalable people strategies that evolve with business needs. His transformative work at Ericsson includes advancing People Analytics from manual Excel reporting to a fully automated Power BI and Alteryx ecosystem, setting a new standard for insight-driven HR operations.

Passionate about the intersection of technology and human potential, John is dedicated to harnessing the latest AI advancements to drive organizational agility, enhance productivity, and cultivate innovation-led cultures that empower people and organizations to thrive in the age of intelligent work.