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Ron Thomas

Evaluator · DISC type DCS
Managing Director at Strategy Focused Group
📍 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ron Thomas is the Managing Director of Strategy Focused Group, a Dubai-based consultancy, and is recognized as one of the top five HR thinkers in the Middle East. With a career spanning roles at IBM and Martha Stewart Living, he advises C-suites globally on leadership and culture. People often describe him as an engaging, knowledgeable, and reliable thought leader.

Outside of his professional life, Ron is an avid walker and makes it a daily habit to walk five miles. He particularly enjoys walking on the beach in Dubai as the sun rises or in Central Park when he is in New York City, using the time to relax and brainstorm.

Unique fact: He hosts the popular "CEO Series" podcast, where he interviews global leaders and entrepreneurs about their career journeys and philosophies.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Ron shows up

Fast But Analytical
Hard To Convince
Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Ron cares about

Future of Work
Recognized as one of the Top 50 HR Leaders Shaping the Future of Work, he frequently speaks on changing workforce dynamics and the evolution of HR.
Leadership Storytelling
His podcast, "The CEO Series, " focuses on the career journeys and stories of global leaders, highlighting his belief in the power of narrative.
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Career

Work history

9-2015
Managing Director
Strategy Focused Group
11-2020
Adjunct Professor
The American University in the Emirates (AUE)
11-2011
International Country Manager: Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Region
Human Capital Institute
5-2018
Adjunct Professor
Howard University Global Executive Leadership Programme
9-2022 - 2-2024
Director of Events/BOARD MEMBER
Future Innovation Summit
In the press

Media appearances

Ron Thomas | Human Capital Institute. Featured in Human Capital Institute
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Education
2001 - 2003
Graduate Certificate
New York University
2010 - 2012
Human Capital Strategist
Human Capital Institute
2002 - 2002
Generalist Certificate
SHRM
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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