Global CHRO | Workforce Architect | Board Advisor on Leadership & Transformation
Global HR strategist and board-level advisor with two decades of experience leading transformation across the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Asia. Recognized for architecting workforce and leadership strategies that drive business growth, strengthen culture, and prepare organizations for the future of work.
In 2025, Ron was named among the Top 10 Inspiring HR Leaders to Watch by CIO Arab Media, nominated for the GiA Middle East Global Image Awards under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Salama Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and appointed as a Jury Member for the 17th Annual HRM Summit Awards & Expo — the region’s most respected platform celebrating HR innovation.
Global Recognition:
- Top 5 HR Thinkers in the Middle East – CIPD
- Global HR Excellence Award for Outstanding Leadership
- Asia’s 50 Most Talented Global HR Leaders
- Global 200 Inspirational Leaders Award
- Power 200: The Biggest Voices in Leadership
C-Suite Experience
CHRO, Al Raha Group (Riyadh): Led workforce transformation and leadership pipeline development across multi-sector operations.
VP, HR, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (New York): Partnered with CEO and Board during IPO transition; modernized talent and performance frameworks.
CEO, Great Place to Work – MENA: Expanded the brand’s footprint across GCC; advised leading conglomerates on culture transformation
He has provided counsel to institutions, including the DP WORLD, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dubai Tourism, and Singapore’s Civil Service .
University & Faculty Roles
Ron serves as an Executive Faculty member at the Global Human Resources Leadership Institute at Howard University’s School of Business and American University in Dubai.
Publications & Media
Regular Contributor on Strategic HR, Workforce Architecture, and Leadership Transformation globally
Selected Articles:
- Why Job Family Architecture Matters More Than You Think: shorturl.at/KOckN
- Employee Experience Is Your New Competitive Advantage—Are You Ready?: shorturl.at/7h2P9
Regular contributor to ERE.net, HR.com, Economic Times HR World, and HCI.org. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., CEO.com, and Workforce.
Signature Frameworks and Programs
Creator and lead facilitator of bespoke programs integrating strategy, leadership, and governance:
- The Symphonic C-Suite® — aligning enterprise strategy, culture, and execution.
- HRBP MBA Masterclass — re-engineering HR leadership capability for strategic impact.
- Governance with Purpose — equipping boards to balance performance and responsibility.
Advisory & Governance Interest
Actively engaged in advising boards on human capital governance and succession; open to advisory or non-executive opportunities focused on talent strategy and organizational transformation.
A prolific writer, Ron contributes regularly to ERE.net, HR.com, Economic Times HR World, HCI.org, and leading HR publications across the globe. His thought leadership has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, CEO.com, and Workforce.
He currently serves on several prestigious advisory boards, including:
- The Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation (University of Stirling Innovation Park), Scotland
- Harvard Business Review Advisory Council
- McKinsey Quarterly Executive Panel
- Future Innovation Summit (Dubai)
Global Impact Snapshot
- Architected workforce strategies across 12+ countries, aligning people and business transformation.
- Designed executive leadership frameworks now embedded across leading MENA and APAC conglomerates.
- Delivered 100+ keynotes shaping leadership and workforce practices in over 30 countries.