Cathy Weeden
Senior Manager Workforce Strategy and People Analytics
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Cathy Weeden is a Senior People Leader with over 25 years of experience across Australia, the USA and Japan. Currently working in the financial services sector, she leads Workforce Strategy and People Analytics for the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, bringing experience in data-driven decision-making and future-focused workforce planning.
Cathy holds a Master’s in Human Resources from RMIT and is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI), reflecting her commitment to high professional standards. Her leadership is defined by a strong focus on innovation and adaptability, consistently aligning people strategies with long-term business objectives in a rapidly changing world of work. Known for her collaborative style and systems thinking, Cathy combines analytical insight with a strong understanding of human dynamics to solve critical workforce challenges.
Throughout her career, Cathy has held senior HR roles across complex, regulated industries, driving strategic initiatives that enhance organisational performance and workforce capability. She is passionate about leveraging people data to inform business strategy, shape talent pipelines, and enable leaders to make better, more inclusive decisions.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11:10
Case Study: Building the Business Case to Drive People Analytics Maturity
Explore how Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation developed a compelling business case to advance its people analytics maturity. This session will share:
Strategies for demonstrating the value of consolidated people data in driving strategic, data-informed decisions
Practical tips for engaging stakeholders, raising awareness, and securing executive sponsorship
Key considerations for ensuring data security and compliance when selecting HR technology, to build trust and enable seamless integration
Cathy Weeden, Senior Manager Workforce Strategy and People Analytics, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Jarrad Parks, People Analytics Senior Specialist, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Day 2
1:30
Unconference Sessions
Our 40-minute interactive workshop is delivered in an unconference-style format, designed for collaborative problem-solving and open dialogue. Connect with fellow people analytics and HR leaders to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and co-create practical solutions that drive data impact.
A: Data Storytelling for Impact: How to present and deliver people insights that cut through complexity for non-technical teams
Cathy Weeden, Senior Manager Workforce Strategy and People Analytics, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
B: Navigating Change Management: Explore how to effectively drive organisational tech adoption and embrace analytics to drive a data-led culture.
Melissa Dorey, Head of People Digital Experience, AGL
C: Automating Reporting: Explore how to overcome challenges in implementing automated reporting systems to accelerate people data insights and maturity.
Joshua Reader, Head of People Services, Medibank