Research & Insights Shaping the Future of HR

Dr. Dieter Veldsman is AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist and former Group CHRO with 18+ years of global leadership experience. A strategic advisor, award-winning practitioner, and academic, he helps executive teams future-proof HR through evidence-based people strategies, organizational design, and thought leadership on the future of work.

Dr. Marna van der Merwe leads Thought Leadership at AIHR, combining 15+ years of HR expertise with deep research in Talent and Career Management. A registered Organizational Psychologist and global speaker, she helps HR leaders align people strategy with business impact and build sustainable employee experience strategies.

Erik van Vulpen is the Founder and Dean of AIHR, the world’s leading platform for HR upskilling. A global expert in AI-driven HR, people analytics, and HR innovation, he empowers organizations to build future-ready HR capabilities that drive strategic, data-informed, and technology-enabled business outcomes.

Suhail Ramkilawan is a Senior Solutions Advisor at AIHR with 10+ years of experience in HR and consulting. A specialist in assessment strategy, talent management, and HR capability building, he advises organizations on aligning people strategy, skills, and technology to accelerate business and HR transformation.

Wihan de Wet is an Organizational Psychologist and HR professional with global consulting and corporate experience. As AIHR’s HR Expert Lead, he helps organizations turn proven HR practices into actionable solutions. A former KPMG Associate Director, he specializes in organizational development, leadership development, and HR transformation.

Annelise Pretorius is AIHR’s Psychometrics and Assessments Expert, specializing in designing and delivering learning and skills assessments for HR functions across industries. With over a decade of experience in psychometry, human behavior, and people data, she helps HR teams assess capabilities, identify development priorities, and strengthen learning impact through evidence-based, practical guidance.

Karen Walsh is an HR Advisory Specialist at AIHR with a master’s in organisational psychology and experience across HR, psychometrics, and client advisory. Specialising in assessment strategy, talent management, and leadership development, she helps organisations translate evidence-based insights into stronger capabilities and more strategic HR decisions.