Patrick Ran, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP

Ran is in charge of SHRM’s business development and operation in the Greater China region, with responsibilities including establishing and implementing business strategy, developing effective relationships with the government, business, academic and professional world, and representing SHRM in China. He is instrumental in designing and delivering SHRM HR certification programs, research and survey, acts as a member of the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK™) Committee, and chairs the SHRM China HR Summit. Ran has over 30 years of experience as a practitioner, trainer and consultant in the fields of strategic HR management and planning, HR effectiveness, management development, sustainability, development of HR profession and higher education, etc. He’s a frequent speaker at HR events in Asia-Pacific and North American Regions. Prior to joining SHRM in 2005, Ran led consulting projects and provided solutions for large multinational, state-owned and private enterprises in China to improve their organizational performance. Ran earned his Ph.D. from Brunel University in London, MBA from the University of Wales, Diploma in Education (Dip/Ed.) from the National University of Singapore, and B.A. from Sichuan University of China. He is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).