Mark Brandau is a workforce and HR technology industry veteran, bringing nearly 20 years of experience working with CHROs, C-suite leaders, technology providers, investors, and boards.
His research focuses on the intersection of workforce strategy, workforce intelligence, AI, and business performance, helping CHROs and business leaders make better decisions about how work, talent, and technology create competitive advantage.
Mark's experience spans executive leadership, industry research, product strategy, go-to-market, and business transformation across the Human Capital Management (HCM), workforce technology, and enterprise software markets. Prior to Gartner, Mark held senior leadership positions with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, SAP SuccessFactors, and Vista Equity Partners portfolio companies iCIMS and Poppulo.
Mark also led Forrester's Human Capital Management and Future of Work research practice, advising enterprise leaders, technology providers, and investors on workforce technology strategy, market dynamics, and the future of work. Throughout his career, Mark has worked closely with CHROs, CEOs, boards, and executive teams to navigate workforce transformation, technology investments, acquisitions, business growth, and changing market dynamics. His perspective combines the experiences of both an industry analyst and operating executive, bringing a practical business lens to workforce strategy and technology decisions.
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, CMO, 3 years
Forrester, Principal, Workforce Strategy & Technology, 2 years
SAP SuccessFactors , SVP, Solution Management & Marketing , 9 years
Vista Equity Partners Companies (iCIMS & Poppulo), VP, Portfolio Marketing & Strategy , 3 years
CHRO Leadership and Executive Partnership
HR Transformation and AI-Ready Operating Model
HR Strategy and Management
Organization Design, Transformation and Change Management
Workforce Planning and Enterprise Talent Strategy
M.B.A., Magna Cum Laude
Marymount University, Arlington, VA
B.S., C. James Velie Scholarship, Double Major
Towson State University, Towson, MD
Workforce Strategy, Productivity, and Business Performance
Employee Experience, Communications, Engagement, and Culture
CHRO Impact, C-Suite Influence, and Leadership
Workforce Intelligence, Analytics, and AI
Maximizing Value from Workforce Technology Investments