Summary
Accomplished executive leader with an extensive portfolio of success directing human resources and organizational development for major global corporations such as Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola. Instrumental in developing strategies and leadership teams to drive business expansions and revenue growth. Advanced business and HR acumen, with experience in organizational development, establishing global HR functions, restructuring organizations, executive coaching, leading M&A activities, and consulting and coaching across diverse industries
Business Experience
Managing Partner, ActionCOACH Business Coaching
Executive Director, The Human Capital Institute Eurasia
Executive Director, The Center for Talent Solutions
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, The Marten Group, Russia
OD Consulting/Coaching Eurasia, R.T. Stockham & Company
SV Group, Russia, Vice President, Strategy and Organizational Development
HR Consulting, US, Russia, and Europe, President, R.T. Stockham & Associates
Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, President, International Division
Coca-Cola, US, Russia, Europe, South America, HRD Director, General Manager
Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Training and Development, Human Resources, Production Supervisor
THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE EURASIA (HCI), Russia
Serve as the primary leadership force of this think tank, educator, and global professional association dedicated to the advancement of individual and organizational talent management practices with 50k+ global members comprised of educators, talent managers, and executives. Supervise 5-member Executive Board, 2 staff members, and 12 independent consultants. Oversee all HCI activities including solicitation of individual and corporate members and sponsors. Represent association at conferences and business events. Author articles on Talent Management and Human Capital Development on behalf of association.
R.T. STOCKHAM & COMPANY, US and Russia
Serve as President of this $1M Human Resources and Organizational Development consulting firm serving the US, Russia, the former Soviet Union, and Europe. Consult with CEOs and HR Executives on on-going basis and multiple companies on a contract basis.
Served 10 months as Business Development Manager for Runzhiemer International, 18 months as Vice President of Strategy and OD for the SV Group, 15 months as Leadership/Organizational Development Director for Basic Element Group, and 9 months developing and implementing a business strategy with The Marten Group.
PEPSI-COLA GENERAL BOTTLERS, International Division
As President: assumed full P&L accountability for the international business, supervised 14 direct reports, and managed government relations for 8 countries. Conducted all business relations with 3 partners and multiple agencies. Directed business development including merger & acquisition activities. Maintained relations with corporate HQ in Chicago, the holding company, and the parent Pepsi-Cola Company. Managed all brand and trademark issues. Delivered daily, weekly, and monthly sales and financial reports to HQ and Board of Executives.
As HR Director: reported to President of International Division, supervised staff of 14 in 4 countries, and oversaw all HR functions. Served as member of HQ Leadership Team and each country’s Management Team. Coordinated initiatives with the Pepsi General Bottlers HR staff in Chicago and the Pepsi-Cola Company HR staff in Budapest and New York.
Coca-Cola: Professional background includes roles as HR Manager for Coca-Cola Foods in CA, HR Manager-Operations for Coca-Cola Foods in TX, HR Development Director for Coca-Cola Export in Russia, and General Manager for Coca-Cola Inchcape in Russia. Played integral role in start-up team that brought Coca-Cola to the former Soviet Union; established HR functions in all major centers across former Soviet Union.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ
Human Capital Strategist (HCS)
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
International Human Resource Management Certificate