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Dustin Snyder

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President, US Manufacturing Division at Aurubis
📍 Buffalo, New York, United States

Dustin Snyder is the founder of Wayforward and the author of "Sink or SWIM." He developed the Strategic Workforce Insight Mapping (SWIM) methodology, applying behavioral science to solve complex workforce challenges. A former manufacturing division president for Aurubis, he holds a postgraduate degree from Cornell University and is described as knowledgeable, professional, and creative.

Outside of work, Dustin has a significant interest in challenging outdoor expeditions. He has undertaken a nine-day camping trip on a glacier at an elevation of 10,000 feet, showcasing a passion for mountaineering and adventure.

He is the creator of a proprietary methodology that uses systems thinking to diagnose and resolve organizational issues.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
President, US Manufacturing Division
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
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Workforce Systems
He created the SWIM methodology, which is grounded in Human Systems Theory to diagnose the root causes of workforce behaviors and business outcomes.
Behavioral Science
His work draws from roughly twenty disciplines across behavioral science, including organizational psychology and behavioral economics, to reshape company environments.
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Career

Work history

5-2020 - 9-2021
President, US Manufacturing Division
Aurubis
5-2018 - 9-2021
Vice President Human Resources
Aurubis
Founder
Wayforward
Research Advisory Council
Harvard Business Review
Board of Advisors
American Welding Society
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Media appearances

Aurubis-Update: Mit starker Pipeline und US‑Präsenz zu mehr Wachstum. Featured in Der SdK Anlegerpodcast
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Coaching and Mentoring with Dustin Snyder of Wayforward Associates. Featured in YouTube
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University at Buffalo
Postgraduate Degree
Cornell University
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