Bob is an independent Executive Coach who partners with leaders to strengthen their leadership impact within their teams, across the organization, and with external stakeholders. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief HR Officer he has significant understanding and experience of the complexities leaders face as they lead organizations through growth and change.
Career experiences include Chief Human Resources Officer Celestica, Chief HR Officer for DH Corporation and EVP HR Americas and Asia Pacific Regions with Cadbury Schweppes PLC working out of Melbourne, Singapore, and the USA. Bob holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Calgary, Master’s Degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University.
A core value of Bob’s is supporting people who engage directly with vulnerable people in the community. He has more than 25 years of experience on volunteer boards, leading committees on Governance, Strategy, Human Resources and Fundraising. Experiences include Chair of the Griffin Centre, a Toronto based mental health agency for youth, adults, and their families and former board member of the National Ballet of Canada. In addition to volunteering, Bob dedicates a quarter of his coaching practice to provide free coaching to leaders in not for profit organizations. Recently returned to his hometown of Calgary, he is delighted to be able to support HIV Community Link’s efforts in HIV Prevention, Support and Advocacy.