Michael Manning

Michael is an early adopter of Gen AI in HR, contributing to research reports, case studies, AI usage guidelines, and leading industry conversations on AI's impact on workforce strategies.

Experience:

• VP at three Fortune 500 companies with two decades in HR, engineering, and operations.
• Senior Consulting Partner with The Rutherford Group.
• Founding member of a startup that raised $60 million, taking product from concept to retail distribution across 14 states.

Professional and Academic Contributions:

• Executive Committee Member of The Conference Board's Future Workforce Strategy and Planning Council.
• Global Best Practice Award in HR Analytics & Workforce Planning.
• Featured in publications by The Conference Board, Deloitte, McLane & Co, i4cp, and others
• Taught courses on Finance and Workforce Planning at Claremont Graduate University.

Education & Certifications:

• MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt. from California State University, Beta Gamma Sigma.
• BS from the University of Utah.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• SPHR certified.