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Ronald Porter is a Partner of CTPartners, a premier executive search firm committed to performance, quality and results. Ron’s keen insights, based on 20 years as a human resources executive charged with leading the full continuum of change in global corporations, provide clients with focused, substantive evaluations and recruitment of outstanding talent. Ron assists clients across industries in recruiting CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CDOs as well as executives responsible for leading key functions and executing growth strategies. Ron brings specific expertise in building diverse executive teams capable of successfully leading an organization through the challenges of today and tomorrow. He has also successfully led recruiting efforts to build strong and diverse executive talent pipelines. He is a member of the firm’s Inclusion Practice. A well respected executive, Ron’s corporate career is distinguished by his track record in partnering with senior management to fully integrate human capital in corporate strategy. During his 17-year tenure with Pepsico, Inc., Ron introduced and implemented key initiatives resulting in a more cohesive, progressive workforce focused on attainment of business goals. He had progressive responsibilities in all aspects of the human resources function at this global icon, including vice-president of Diversity and Staffing and culminating as vice president, corporate human resources. Most recently, he was vice president and CPO, Global Human Resources, of Polaroid Corporation. He led a worldwide reorganization, hiring 15 senior executives, delayering the management structure, and streamlining staff. Simultaneously, he instituted programs to develop and better leverage existing talent. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ron holds an MBA from the University of Colorado. He served his country as an Infantry Captain of the 9th Infantry Division and later was an Admissions Officer at West Point focused on minority outreach. He is active in several organizations promoting leadership development, including the Executive Leadership Council. He is based in the firm’s New York headquarters. | 