Deerfield, Illinois, United States, July 2026 — Baxter International Inc. has appointed Michael Lemberger as Director of People Analytics, strengthening its workforce analytics capabilities as the global medical technology company continues to build data-driven people practices and organizational insights.
In his new role, Michael will lead the strategic transformation of People Analytics, focusing on building scalable analytics practices, generating deeper workforce insights, and equipping leaders with meaningful and actionable intelligence that supports stronger business and talent outcomes.
Prior to joining Baxter International, Michael spent nearly nine years with Zurich North America, where he progressed through several roles across HR information systems and people analytics.
Most recently, he served as Director of People Analytics, leading the People Analytics function and a team of analysts responsible for delivering enterprise-level workforce insights. He partnered with senior HR leaders to translate complex workforce data into clear recommendations that informed HR strategy, organizational performance, talent planning, and business decision-making.
During this period, Michael developed and implemented predictive retention models for critical roles, led a multiyear transformation of the organization’s analytics maturity from descriptive reporting toward predictive and prescriptive analytics, and launched a data literacy initiative designed to strengthen evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
Earlier, as People Analytics Manager, he established a dedicated People Analytics function separate from traditional reporting. He worked with HR Business Partners to define business questions, analyze workforce trends, develop KPIs, and provide data-driven recommendations related to talent and organizational priorities. He also collaborated with data privacy teams to strengthen governance, ethical data use, and regulatory compliance.
As an HR Analytics Consultant, Michael built predictive turnover models, analyzed emerging workforce risks, and presented strategic insights to the CHRO and senior executives. He began his Zurich tenure as a Human Resources Information System Analyst, supporting dashboards, workforce trend analysis, reporting standardization, data quality, and analytical capability building.
Before joining Zurich North America, Michael spent more than six years with Gallup as a Research Manager. In this role, he managed customer and healthcare databases, supported HCAHPS reporting, maintained compliance with healthcare data requirements, conducted internal research, and delivered business impact analyses connecting engagement data with measures such as productivity, safety, retention, turnover, and profitability.
Earlier in his career, Michael held academic and research roles with Waubonsee Community College, Northern Illinois University, the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His work included teaching statistics and psychology research courses, conducting research, supporting graduate and undergraduate students, and applying analytical tools including SPSS, SAS, Excel, and Access.
Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Quantitative and Qualitative Methods from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Concordia University Chicago.
With more than two decades of experience spanning people analytics, predictive modelling, workforce planning, research, statistics, HR technology, data governance, and organizational insights, Michael brings a strong combination of analytical expertise and business-focused people leadership to Baxter International.
About Baxter International Inc.
Baxter International Inc. is a global medical technology company committed to saving and sustaining the lives of patients. For nearly a century, Baxter has worked with clinicians and healthcare providers worldwide to develop products and solutions that support patient care and healthcare transformation.
The company combines medical innovation, technology, and a strong patient-focused purpose to help clinicians deliver better care while addressing complex challenges across the global healthcare ecosystem.
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