Fermin Diez - PhD, SHRM-SCP, GRP, IHRP-MP, FSID in

Fermin Diez - PhD, SHRM-SCP, GRP, IHRP-MP, FSID

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Board Member at Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
📍 Singapore, Singapore

Fermin Diez is a C-suite HR leader and board director with vast global experience across corporate, consulting, and academic sectors. A Wharton MBA alumnus and author of three books, he is an award-winning adjunct professor at SMU, recognized for shaping HR leaders and improving board director skills in Singapore.

Outside of his professional life, Fermin is a passionate endurance runner, documenting his athletic journeys and travels online with the hashtag "#runningawayfromhome". His discipline is evident in his commitment to fitness, even while managing a demanding global career and recovering from a recent knee surgery.

Interesting fact: Last year, Fermin ran a total of 1, 488 kilometers, which averages out to more than 28 kilometers every week.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Personality Overview

How Fermin shows up

Informal
Friendly But Fast
Achievement-Oriented

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Priorities

Topics Fermin cares about

HR Analytics
He co-authored the book "Fundamentals of HR Analytics" and teaches the subject at multiple universities, positioning him as a leading expert in data-driven HR strategy.
AI's Role in HR
He frequently speaks and writes about the impact of Generative AI, like ChatGPT, on the HR profession, advocating for its use to complement human empathy.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Board Member
Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
1-2024
Board Member and Chair of HR Committee
SPD
10-2023
Governing Council Member and Co-Chair of Accreditation and Professional Development Committee
Singapore Institute of Directors
7-2023
Council and Exco Member
Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)
Adjunct Professor
Singapore Management University
In the press

Media appearances

Governing Council - Fermin Diez. Featured in Singapore Institute of Directors
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Education
2014 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Singapore Management University
1983 - 1985
MBA
The Wharton School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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