Ricardo Galan
About Ricardo Galan
Ricardo Galan serves as the Vice President of People Analytics & Workforce Planning at QBE Insurance, where he focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency through data-driven decision-making. He has held various leadership roles in analytics and workforce planning across several companies, including USAA, State Farm, and Binera, Inc.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Ricardo Galan serves as Vice President of People Analytics & Workforce Planning at QBE Insurance since 2022. In this strategic leadership role, he focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency through data-driven decision-making. His work combines expertise in talent strategy with people analytics to drive enterprise-wide improvements, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Previous Experience at USAA
Galan held multiple positions at USAA, including Director of Predictive Modeling Analytics from 2016 to 2018 and Director of People Analytics from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he worked in San Antonio, Texas, where he played a significant role in leveraging analytics to inform decision-making processes and improve workforce strategies.
Career at State Farm
At State Farm, Galan worked as Head of Workforce Analytics from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was instrumental in transforming analytic insights into actionable strategies, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted innovation and growth within the organization.
Educational Background
Galan studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at The George Washington University, obtaining a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from 2006 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in analytics and workforce planning.
Advisory Role at Modal
Since 2023, Galan has served as an Advisory Board Member at Modal. In this capacity, he contributes to the cultivation of data-driven decision-making within enterprises, leveraging his extensive experience in analytics and workforce planning to guide strategic initiatives.