Accelerated Innovation

David Stokes

AI Talent & Strategic Workforce Management Strategist

High-Level Bio

David is a highly accomplished Senior HR leader and strategist with a proven track record of developing and executing integrated Talent strategies for many of the best known brands in the world.  His practice focuses on four core areas:

Talent Development

Integrated strategies to invest in and develop internal talent, particularly in technology-intensive organizations.  Areas of focus include: Identifying critical talent needs, assessing current state talent and capacity, curated talent development plans, development of or sourcing training curriculum and enablers, and targeted incentives for talent development engagement.

Talent Attraction

Custom solutions to build a unique and compelling employer brand, attract top talent, and optimize the candidate experience.

Workforce Management Strategies

Integrated, data-driven solutions to assess an organization’s strategic workforce and talent needs, optimize global footprint and cost structures, establish clear ‘career lattice’ frameworks, and ensure that clients have the talent to win in highly competitive labor markets.

AI for HR Operations

Targeted solutions to leverage AI for increased effectiveness, efficiency, and quality across the HR function.  Areas of focus include AI-enabled:  Candidate engagement, Skills Assessments, Candidate screening and selection,  Custom Talent Development Planning, HR Services Support, and competitive benchmarking.

David has held senior leadership roles at E*Trade, First Republic Bank, AIG, and the Ladders.com.

Expertise

  • Talent Development Strategy
  • Strategic Workforce Management
  • Technology and AI Adoption for HR
  • Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Execution
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Compensation Philosophy
  • Global Mobility
  • Process Improvement/Change Agent

Education & Certifications

  • Calvin College, BA, Business Administration