Ruben Bonales

Ruben Bonales has a strong background in talent management and human resources, with over 15 years of experience in various leadership roles. Ruben currently holds the position of Vice President Human Resources at Synergis Education, Inc. since October 2022. Prior to this, they served as Senior Vice President, Talent at Aspen Dental from November 2020 to July 2021.

Before joining Aspen Dental, Ruben worked at John Crane from 2018 to 2020, holding the positions of Head of Talent Management & Talent Acquisition & Global HRBP and Consultant. Ruben also served as Vice President, Global Talent Management at Acelity from 2016 to 2018.

Ruben has previous experience as Vice President, Global Talent Management & Organization Effectiveness at CDK Global from 2015 to 2016, Vice President, Talent Management at John Crane from 2013 to 2015, and Senior Director, Learning & OD at US Foods from 2012 to 2013. Ruben has also held leadership roles at Astellas Pharma US, Waste Management, and USAF, where they served as Director in various capacities related to training, organizational development, and corporate learning.

Ruben Bonales obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Education and Business from Wayland Baptist University in an unspecified year before 2004. Ruben then pursued a Master of Education degree in Adult Education and Business from the same university, which they completed in 2006. Ruben later attended the MIT Sloan School of Management, where they did not complete a specific degree. Additionally, in 2010, Ruben Bonales obtained certifications in DDI Facilitation, DDI Targeted Selection, and DDI Card Sort. In 2011, they obtained certifications in Hogan HBRI, Hogan HDS, Hogan HPI, Hogan MVPI, and Center for Creative Leadership 360. The institutions from which they obtained these certifications are not provided.