Ron Lawrence

Ron Lawrence, PhD SPHR, currently serves as Vice President of the HR Center of Expertise at Volvo Group, leading a team that supports various HR functions for 15,000 employees in North America. Prior to this role, Ron founded Acharya Leadership LLC, specializing in leadership and executive development. Ron's extensive experience includes leadership positions at VF Corporation, where responsibilities spanned global talent management and organization development, and at Capital One, focusing on HR for diverse business units and acquisition activities. Early career achievements include leadership roles at Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and ChoiceCare, with a strong foundation in organizational effectiveness and restructuring. Academic credentials include a PhD in Human & Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University and advanced certifications in executive coaching and human resources.