Ali Kursun is a principal at Mercer and is the Global Insights business leader. Previously, he led the global marketing activities for IPS, information arm of the firm.

As a member of the IPS’s Global Leadership Group, he creates new ways to package, market, and extend the firm’s intellectual capital. Ali also develops new business opportunities through an in-depth understanding of global markets and through compelling propositions to clients.

He has more than 15 years’ experience in global business development, strategic planning, marketing, communications and operations within the professional information services industry. He worked with leading companies and contributed to major international projects across a wide range of HR specializations covering all job levels, most notably within telecommunications, fast-moving consumer goods, healthcare and insurance sectors.

With work experience in Europe, Asia, and the United States, Ali's global perspective and extensive research into human capital management make him a popular speaker at international conferences, where he shares his insights on how the evolving knowledge economy interacts with HR management.