HR Innovation Speakers

With 25 years of experience living and working across five continents, I’ve spent my career solving complex Global HR Technology and Data challenges. After 15 years building increasingly large and complex global HRIS systems, I became frustrated by the disconnect between the data HR was collecting and the business’s need to drive revenue, engagement, and performance.

That frustration led me to dedicate the past 11 years to People Analytics — creating solutions that help HR, business leaders, and employees make informed decisions based on accurate, relevant, and timely data. Whether developing a world leading Organisational Network Analytics product, leading Deloitte Australia's People Analytics capability or now at Rio Tinto, my focus has remained the same: enabling sustained and measurable business impact.

At Rio Tinto, I bring passionate HR professionals together with our super-smart analytics team, helping ideas spark and grow. What drives me is showing the real impact of that connection — turning energy and expertise into stories leaders can act on, and proving the value it creates for people and the business.

Hassanah Rudd is a high energy People Leader with a career built on big thinking, bold moves, and brilliant execution. Describes herself as an Accidental Fractional People Operator.

Currently supporting in that capacity as Head of People for Preacta a Talent Solutions and Tech Recruitment company. 
Hassanah is an ex Canva talent leader; she brings deep expertise across global talent acquisition, people, workforce planning and strategic transformation.  

A champion for purpose led work and inclusive leadership, Hassanah is also a passionate mentor, speaker, and advisor across the HR and startup ecosystem. She is a long standing Mentor for the Blackbird VC Giants program and past mentor for LaunchVic 30x30 and Sydney Techstars.