Iain McKendrick

Iain McKendrick is an experienced HR leader currently serving as the VP of HR Strategy Planning & Analytics for Global Trucks Technology at Volvo Group.3 He has held this position since January 2019, accumulating nearly 6 years of experience in this role.3

With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership roles, McKendrick has focused on HR strategy, planning, and analytics throughout his career.1 Prior to joining Volvo Group, he worked at prominent companies such as Barclays and AstraZeneca.1

At AstraZeneca, between 2008 and 2018, McKendrick played a crucial role in developing the company's HR analytics capabilities.1 He led a team responsible for:

• Building an HR analytics function from scratch
• Developing insights for senior leadership
• Delivering deep-dive projects linked to business challenges
• Working with employee listening data to inform company-wide priorities
• Leveraging cloud-based HCM platforms and other technologies

In his current role at Volvo Group, McKendrick has been working on improving access to basic data and initial insights within the context of a less mature technology and data landscape.1

McKendrick's expertise extends to evidence-based HR practices, which he believes offer employees solutions that respect their talents.2 His approach aligns with the growing trend of using data analytics to drive business transformation and improve decision-making in HR.1