Kun Gu

Kun Gu is an accomplished professional in the field of people analytics, currently serving as the Director of People Analytics at Workday since July 2021, following a role as Senior Manager of Data Science & Research in the same division. Gu has extensive experience in strategic leadership as a former COO and People Analytics Manager at Facebook, where leadership development and storytelling in data analytics were emphasized. Additionally, Gu served on the Board of Directors for The Lighthouse Leadership Program from April 2019 to July 2023, demonstrating commitment to mentorship and leadership development. Prior to these roles, Gu was a People Research Scientist at The Data Incubator, and an Assistant Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation, contributing to significant quantitative analyses in various sectors. Educational credentials include a PhD in Policy Analysis from Pardee RAND Graduate School and dual master's and bachelor's degrees in Economics from Tsinghua University. Skills encompass Python, SQL, machine learning, Spark, and data visualization.