Rob Dees

Rob Dees is a senior executive in the field of people analytics and insights, currently serving as the Senior Director of People Analytics & Insights at Target.12 He started this position in November 2023, expressing enthusiasm about his new role.2

Professional Background

Rob Dees has a strong background in people analytics and human resources. Prior to joining Target, he worked at Lowe's Companies, Inc., where he was involved in establishing the People Analytics function.6 His career also includes experience in project management, as he has been described as a "PMO Director | Manager | Program Manager | Senior Project Manager experienced in delivering multifaceted project portfolios".3

Education and Mission

Rob Dees attended The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business.1 His professional mission, as stated on his LinkedIn profile, is "to empower people in making people decisions".1

Recent Activities

Rob Dees is actively involved in the people analytics community:

• He participates in industry events, such as the Insight222 peer meeting and the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance People Analytics Exchange meeting.4
• He shares insights on remote work and its impact, referencing studies like the Harvard evaluation of the US Patent Office's work-from-anywhere policy.5

Military Background

Interestingly, Rob Dees has a military background. He mentioned being four months into retirement from the Army while attending an EMEA HR Symposium in Ireland, expressing gratitude for his new career path.7

Rob Dees maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, frequently sharing insights and updates about his work in people analytics and his career transitions.