Data Analytics Ventures appoints Kurt Silvano as Head of People and Culture

Silvano announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head of People & Culture at Data Analytics Ventures, Inc. | Go Rewards!” He brings over a decade of HR and people leadership experience to the role. 

Silvano joined Data Analytics Ventures in March 2025 as Acting HR Head, where he played a key role in guiding people strategies during a period of transition and growth. 

Before this, he was part of JG Summit Holdings, also under the Gokongwei Group, where he served as Culture, Engagement, and Communications Manager and Employee Experience & Engagement Officer. In that role, he spearheaded the group’s Purpose, Values, and Ambition awareness programs, led the groupwide recognition program, and drove employer branding and engagement initiatives, while also managing the group’s Culture Council. 

Silvano’s earlier experience includes serving as Head of HR at Senti AI for nearly two years, and as an HR Employee Programs expert at Globe Telecom, where he focused on employee engagement and internal programs. 

On the academic front, Silvano holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. He also has multiple certifications in performance management, employee engagement, HR strategy, work culture management, and leadership development, and has completed the Certified Human Resource Professional program from The International Federation of Professional Managers (IFPM) Philippines. 

His appointment underscores Data Analytics Ventures’ continued emphasis on building a strong, values-driven culture as it scales its data and analytics capabilities across the Go Rewards ecosystem.