Bob Dolan - Human Resources Strategy
Professional Career
2001–
Consultant in Human Resources Strategy and Executive Search
Currently in solo practice; previously as National Practice Leader, Knightsbridge Human Capital and Managing Partner, Enns Partners.
1996–2001
CN Railway
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services (Vice President, Human Resources to 1997)
Responsible for HR and Technology, functions vital to CN’s U.S. acquisitions. Reported to the CEO; member of strategic and operating committees. Provided functional leadership on organization development, change management and effective development of human capital as market capitalization increased from $2 billion to $9 billion. Extensive board involvement after 1995 IPO, evolving the succession, performance management and executive compensation systems required of an NYSE/TSE-listed public company.
1987–1996
John Labatt Limited
Senior Vice President, Corporate Resources (Vice President, Human Resources to 1994)
Reported to the CEO of management holding company, responsible for HR, legal, corporate secretarial and government affairs. As a line-oriented member of a small management committee, participated in all capital allocation decisions as well as diverse acquisitions and divestitures in the U.S. and offshore. Significant board involvement at the corporate level, with various U.S. and Mexican subsidiaries, and with Interbrew, which acquired John Labatt in 1995.
1978–1987
Bank of Montreal
Progressed through a series of positions covering all aspects of human resources, culminating in executive responsibility as Vice President, Training (1983–1987).
1970–1978
Various positions
Range of experience in finance and HR-related roles.