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Steven Gross - Who am I?
I am a global HR leader, having lived and worked in 8 countries and having had responsibility for as many as 80 countries and 50,000 employees during a 30 year corporate career. I have many years of experience in developing and implementing HR interventions that deliver business growth, and topics such as Organisation Agility, Digital Transformation, Employer Branding, Purpose and Wellbeing. I am also well versed in leading organisations through times of crisis having navigated various economic (Russia and Turkey), terrorist (Pakistan and Turkey) and health (South East Asia) crisis. On a lighter note, I am a keen tennis player and qualified tennis coach.

How Was My Journey to My Role in Unilever?

28 Haziran 2016

What Is the Structure of Unilever Human Resources Department?

28 Haziran 2016

Most Effective 50 CHRO

16 Şubat 2016

How Was My Journey to My Role in Unilever?

28 Haziran 2016

What Is the Structure of Unilever Human Resources Department?

28 Haziran 2016

Most Effective 50 CHRO

16 Şubat 2016

Experience

STEVEN GROSS

Global HR Leader/Strategist

2019 to Present

Ho Chi Minh City and Istanbul

HR Advisor (to organisations and individuals) specialising in future of work themes, agile organisation, future fit talent, digital HR, purpose, resilience, employer branding.

'Thinking Partner’ and Agile Coach for teams and leaders needing to develop business relevant solutions to current HR issues or wanting to develop future fit HR programs.

Business Development Director KenCare Biotech

2019

Singapore

Market Development Project investigating expansion opportunities for stem cell skincare lines

Human Resources Vice President Unilever Global CHRO Office

2018

London

Global HR projects working for the CHRO encompassing future of work, organisation agility, digital transformation, digital HR, HR insights related to integration of acquisitions. Major achievements included contributing to introduction of digital marketing in Unilever, developing the framework and application of ‘on demand talent’ across global Unilever.

Human Resources Vice President  Unilever Russia Africa Middle East

2010-2018

Dubai and Istanbul

HR leader for 40 countries across Russia, Middle East and Africa a US$5b business with 50,000 employees. Achieved #1 employer brand in all key hubs including #1 employer in Turkey 5 of 6 years. Lead introduction of digital marketing, agile organisation and talent upgrades across the business.

Human Resources Vice President  Unilever South East Asia and Australasia

2006-2010

Singapore

HR leader for South East Asia and Australia and Singapore hub a US$5b business with 10,000 employees. Accelerated business growth and talent capabilities in high growth countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam whilst reviving Australasia and Thailand. Developed and retained South East Asian talent. Established global hub in Singapore moving from 200 to 1000 employees in 2008.

Human Resources Vice President Vietnam

2003-2006

Ho Chi Minh City

HR leader for a US$300m 3,000 employees business in Vietnam. Key role to support business growth and talent agenda innovating with new HR practices, developing and retaining Vietnamese talent and localising key positions.

Human Resources Vice President Unilever Pakistan

2000-2003

Karachi

HR leader for a US$400m 3,000 employees business in Pakistan. Key role to transform culture and talent to return a complacent business back to growth and profitability.

Human Resources Director Unilever Russia

1998-2000

St Petersburg

HR Director for Saint Petersburg and Russia Supply Chain covering all aspect of HR business partnering, industrial relations, and generalist HR issues.

Reward and Expatriation Manager Australasia

1995-1998

Sydney

Responsible for implementation of reward and expatriation policy, including surveys, ensuring competitive reward, job evaluation, expatriate management.

HR Manager HPC New Zealand

1993-1994

Wellington

Company HR and Site manager Petone New Zealand providing HR leadership across the business and industrial relations

Various Supply Chain and HR roles for Unilever Australasia

Microbiology, QA, Factory Management, HR and Industrial Relations

Global HR Leader/Strategist

2019 to Present

Ho Chi Minh City and Istanbul

HR Advisor (to organisations and individuals) specialising in future of work themes, agile organisation, future fit talent, digital HR, purpose, resilience, employer branding.

'Thinking Partner’ and Agile Coach for teams and leaders needing to develop business relevant solutions to current HR issues or wanting to develop future fit HR programs.

Business Development Director KenCare Biotech

2019

Singapore

Market Development Project investigating expansion opportunities for stem cell skincare lines

Human Resources Vice President Unilever Global CHRO Office

2018

London

Global HR projects working for the CHRO encompassing future of work, organisation agility, digital transformation, digital HR, HR insights related to integration of acquisitions. Major achievements included contributing to introduction of digital marketing in Unilever, developing the framework and application of ‘on demand talent’ across global Unilever.

Human Resources Vice President  Unilever Russia Africa Middle East

2010-2018

Dubai and Istanbul

HR leader for 40 countries across Russia, Middle East and Africa a US$5b business with 50,000 employees. Achieved #1 employer brand in all key hubs including #1 employer in Turkey 5 of 6 years. Lead introduction of digital marketing, agile organisation and talent upgrades across the business.

Human Resources Vice President  Unilever South East Asia and Australasia

2006-2010

Singapore

HR leader for South East Asia and Australia and Singapore hub a US$5b business with 10,000 employees. Accelerated business growth and talent capabilities in high growth countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam whilst reviving Australasia and Thailand. Developed and retained South East Asian talent. Established global hub in Singapore moving from 200 to 1000 employees in 2008.

Human Resources Vice President Vietnam

2003-2006

Ho Chi Minh City

HR leader for a US$300m 3,000 employees business in Vietnam. Key role to support business growth and talent agenda innovating with new HR practices, developing and retaining Vietnamese talent and localising key positions.

Human Resources Vice President Unilever Pakistan

2000-2003

Karachi

HR leader for a US$400m 3,000 employees business in Pakistan. Key role to transform culture and talent to return a complacent business back to growth and profitability.

Human Resources Director Unilever Russia

1998-2000

St Petersburg

HR Director for Saint Petersburg and Russia Supply Chain covering all aspect of HR business partnering, industrial relations, and generalist HR issues.

Reward and Expatriation Manager Australasia

1995-1998

Sydney

Responsible for implementation of reward and expatriation policy, including surveys, ensuring competitive reward, job evaluation, expatriate management.

HR Manager HPC New Zealand

1993-1994

Wellington

Company HR and Site manager Petone New Zealand providing HR leadership across the business and industrial relations

Various Supply Chain and HR roles for Unilever Australasia

Microbiology, QA, Factory Management, HR and Industrial Relations

Education

University of South Australia Diploma – Microbiology and Food Sciences

1982-1986

South Australia

University of South Australia Bachelor – Business Human Resource Management

1982-1986

South Australia

Sydney University Graduate Diploma - Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Sydney

University of South Australia Diploma – Microbiology and Food Sciences

1982-1986

South Australia

University of South Australia Bachelor – Business Human Resource Management

1982-1986

South Australia

Sydney University Graduate Diploma - Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Sydney

Articles & Media

  • Future of Work
  • Employer Branding
  • Reverse Mentoring
  • Digital HR
  • Wellbeing
  • Developing future fit talent
  • Power of Purpose
Future of Work
Employer Branding
Reverse Mentoring
Digital HR
Wellbeing
Developing future fit talent
Power of Purpose

The digital age and recent world events are changing the way we work. Agile organisations, agile ways of working, digital, multi-generation workforce, the evolution of jobs and emerging skillsets are themes that business and the HR function must anticipate and embrace. With 25 years global experience I have developed a passion, agility and resilience to help business anticipate and respond to our changing world.

  • Steven Gross on Future of Work and Lifelong Learning

    07 Haziran 2020

  • Attracting The Talent of Generation Y

    27 Ekim 2015

Having a strong Employer Brand is critical in attracting the best talent. I have 20 years of experience in developing #1 employer brand positions across over 50 markets, ranging from South East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Turkey, Israel, and Iran. The best employer brands combine measurement, insight generation, identification of target audiences, internal and external messaging, activation campaigns (traditional and social media), engaging employees as brand ambassadors.

  • Employer Brand Summit 2018

    12 Nisan 2018

  • Human Capital magazine Issue 7.9

    04 Ekim 2009

  • The Brand Age Article: Unilever is visiting universities with BizzTrip

    08 Haziran 2020

  • Anlatsin.com Talks: Unilever - NAMET & RUB Human Resources Vice President Steven Gross

    05 Ekim 2017

  • Steven Gross: We Are Raising Future Leaders

    19 Şubat 2016

  • Are Brands Forever?

    21 Aralık 2013

Reverse mentoring is when youth mentor experienced business leaders on ‘future fit ways’ i.e. digital, multi-generation empathy, etc. This is a powerful way for business leaders to draw insights into emerging consumer trends as well as contributing to the confidence and development of youth readiness when entering the workforce. I have lead several programs with student reverse mentors and continue to engage with students to stay relevant with todays developments.

  • BAU – Unilever Reverse Mentoring?

    08 Şubat 2018

  • BAU Co-op & Unilever Turkey Reverse Mentoring Summit

    26 Nisan 2018

  • Kariyer.net: HR's Agenda Changes Regionally

    03 Ocak 2013

  • BAU Co-op: Reverse Mentoring

    26 Nisan 2018

  • BAU Coopers at Unilever's "Generation Y Project"

    17 Nisan 2017

  • HR Magazine Article with Steven Gross

    01 Ocak 2013

  • Unilever NAMET & RUB Human Resources Vice President Steven Gross Volunteered for "Sustainable Living Plan"

    03 Haziran 2014

  • Steven Gross: We Are Raising Future Leaders

    01 Mart 2016

  • Innovative Model of University-Business Life Integration

    01 Temmuz 2019

I have more than 20 years experience tailoring integrated talent solutions to business including university recruitment, intern/management trainee programs, leadership reviews and accelerated development programs, matching key talent to key roles across developing and emerging markets to ensure a constant supply of future fit talent. My legacy has been to develop local talent into leadership and board positions in the markets and global teams I have served.

  • Unilever to Host First Ever Turkey HR Leaders Session

    17 Haziran 2014

  • Steven Gross – How to succeed in an online job interview

    19 Mayıs 2020

Leading employers understand the importance of employee health, wellbeing and resilience in terms of employee health, happiness and engagement contributing positively to absenteeism and insurance costs. My experience includes membership of Unilever’s Global Health and Wellbeing working group for four years implementing various global employee initiatives and Unilever’s first wellbeing app for 3,000 employees in Turkey.

  • Steven Gross on Wellbeing

    08 Haziran 2020

Arguably the most important important agenda for HR In what is being called the fourth industrial revolution. What tools drive efficiency, engagement, and agility whilst ensuring business maintains a human touch. I have had the opportunity to formulate and pilot digital transformation in Unilever as well as visit and learn from companies who are implementing their own digital transformation.

  • Tell’bout – Steven Gross

    25 Temmuz 2018

  • "Unilever Digitalized Hiring Process"

    09 Haziran 2017

I have been fortunate to work for a company considered to be a pioneer in the power of purpose - companies with purpose last, brands with purpose grow and people with purpose thrive. A company that has meaning beyond growth, profitability and shareholder return and which allows employees to find their own purpose, ensures their people bring more of their own gifts and passion to the workplace.

  • Steven Gross on Power of Purpose

    08 Haziran 2020

  • Blink Minds: The Power Of Purpose

    13 Ağustos 2020

  • People With Purpose - Steven Gross

    21 Aralık 2017

Email

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