Henrik Hakansson
Vice President & Global Head of People Insights & AI Sanofi
Henrik Håkansson is Vice President and Global Head of People Insights & AI at Sanofi. With leadership experience at Volvo Cars, Delivery Hero, and Sony, he brings deep expertise in people analytics, AI strategy, talent intelligence, and strategic workforce planning. Henrik is a thought leader and avid speaker who enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience in people analytics and leadership with his peers and future leaders.
Seminars
In this powerhouse panel, four of the most influential HR leaders in global pharma come together to share the hard won lessons shaping the future of workforce strategy in life sciences. From navigating talent shortages and global expansion to embedding purpose and agility into HR operating models, this session will uncover the bold moves these organisations are making to stay competitive, resilient, and people-first. Expect candid insights, practical takeaways, and a rare opportunity to benchmark against the best in the business.
- How can we transform HR analytics from abstract scores into actionable intelligence that drives retention and business performance?
- Explore how Sanofi rebuilt its AI-powered people insights module from the ground up, integrating external data, predictive modelling, and personalised recommendations to help managers proactively address attrition risks
- With a projected reach of 6,000+ users (up from <100 active users), the new module connects workforce data to business KPIs, enabling smarter decisions and laying the foundation for a productivity-focused ecosystem
This interactive Q&A explores how HR teams are evolving from intuition-led decision-making to predictive, data powered strategies that drive retention and business performance. Learn how organisations are rebuilding analytics systems to deliver personalised, actionable insights that connect workforce data to business outcomes.
- Transforming HR analytics into proactive retention tools
- Building predictive models that flag attrition risks early
- Connecting people data to business KPIs for smarter decisions
- Scaling adoption of AI-powered insights across global teams
