Executive Coach, CCE International Admin Group
Hong Kong
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- Executive Coach at CCE International Admin Group
- Past
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- Advisory Faculty at Rushmore University
- HR Director, Asia Pacific at Citrix Systems
- Director, Human Resources, Asia Pacific at Juniper Networks
- Director Human Resources, Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong at Rockwell Automation
- Director Sales & Marketing; Trainer at Achieve Global
- Centre Manager, Western Canada at Landmark Education
- Owner/General Manager at CCE International Admin Group
- Owner/Founder/General Manager at BC Yachts Services Inc.
- Education
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- Rushmore University
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - School of Business and Management
- Capilano University
- Trent University
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Charles Caldwell’s Summary
Originally from Toronto, Canada where I ran two businesses. Worked for Landmark Education in Toronto & Vancouver for four years. After grad school (Asia Pacific Management Coop Program at Capilano College, Vancouver, Canada) I relocated to Hong Kong where I worked for Achieve Global, Rockwell Automation, Juniper Networks and Citrix Systems. Have an MBA from Kellogg-HKUST joint MBA program in Hong Kong.
Charles Caldwell’s Specialties:
Training & development, organization development, change management, strategy, HR generalist, strong in sales and general management. Currently at work on several books including one on the Future of HR. Also at work on a Doctorate of Business Administration through Rushmore University.
Web site: http://www.charlesbdcaldwell.com
Charles Caldwell’s Experience
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Executive Coach
CCE International Admin Group
(Management Consulting industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
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Advisory Faculty
Rushmore University
(Higher Education industry)
November 2000 — July 2008 (7 years 9 months)
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HR Director, Asia Pacific
Citrix Systems
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CTXS; Computer Software industry)
June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)
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Director, Human Resources, Asia Pacific
Juniper Networks
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; JNPR; Computer Networking industry)
April 2003 — May 2007 (4 years 2 months)
Regional HR generalist position, accountable for all HR activities in Asia Pacific including – Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Australia and New Zealand. Rapidly scaled & grew the Asia Pacific organization from 100 employees in April 2003 to 1300+ employees today. Grew the APAC HR organization from two people including myself to a regional team of 20+ HR professionals.
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Director Human Resources, Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong
Rockwell Automation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROK; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
November 1997 — April 2003 (5 years 6 months)
Accountable for overseeing all aspects of human resources activities for roughly 1500 staff in the greater Asia Pacific region. Rockwell Automation is an industrial high-technology multinational that is also an industry leader in the development and application of Internet enabled industrial control systems.
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Director Sales & Marketing; Trainer
Achieve Global
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Management Consulting industry)
June 1996 — October 1997 (1 year 5 months)
Times Mirror owns Achieve Global, which in turn owns some of the top training companies in the world including Learning International and Zengar Miller. My last four months with this company transfered into a consultant and training role.
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Centre Manager, Western Canada
Landmark Education
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Management Consulting industry)
February 1992 — August 1995 (3 years 7 months)
After one year working in the Toronto office, was transfered to Vancouver to take over the office, and also manage the Calgary, Edmonton and Victoria out of areas. Landmark Education offers very powerful personal development programs. To learn more visit their web site: http://www.landmarkeducation.com/
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Owner/General Manager
CCE International Admin Group
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
August 1986 — January 1992 (5 years 6 months)
Owner/operator of a small consulting firm offering small/medium sized business consulting services and special project assistance & development. Activity in this venture was highest during the seasonal lows of BC Yachts Services Inc. I also pursued it as a moonlighting venture when working at Leadership Skills and Landmark Education provided the projects were not in conflict with existing priorities. Assignments have included designing management retreats; developing business, marketing and strategic plans. The largest client had 400 employees.
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Owner/Founder/General Manager
BC Yachts Services Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
June 1979 — January 1992 (12 years 8 months)
Founded this service business specialising in yacht maintenance, repair and cleaning. The firm, which had a client base of 250, and up to 14 employees, was featured in radio interviews and a number of publications including the August 1984, Canadian Business Magazine cover story. (Copy available upon request.) The company began as a seasonal operation, turning into full time employment upon my graduation from university in May 1987. During employment with Leadership Skills and Landmark Education I had an Operations Manager run the company under my guidance.
Charles Caldwell’s Education
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Rushmore University
Doctorate of Business Administration , General Management, Human Resources and Change Management , November 2000 — June 2005
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Is RU a credible institution? I researched RU & knew about them for 4 years before starting my DBA. I am unaware of anything that can provide verification RU exists outside of its own web site other than the growing # of students, professors & alumni. RU is legally registered as a university & legally permitted to issue degrees. A company willing to reimburse RU tuition says something about RU’s credibility.
The RU process has integrity. As a customer I’ve had a +ve experience - the faculty is excellent & provides a solid support structure. Ru is a clever package.
RU is a lot of work - the student does EVERYTHING or nothing happens! The work is the credibility. I have a Kellogg MBA, a top US grad biz school. Hard work, incredible experience, but I will put 1000X more work into my DBA than MBA because of the RU methodology.
Based on how biz schools structure the MBA vs DBA, it should be 10-20X more work. In the future, we'll see more programs like RU.- Activities and Societies:
- In today's business world people need flexibility. RU may never rank next to Kellogg or Harvard but it can still be a rewarding experience with a degree at the end.
RU provided a method for me to accomplish writing a book. If people question my DBA I'll point to the book. I reached a point where what really mattered was not "is this the most credible DBA in the world?" it was "will this help me achieve my goals?"
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - School of Business and Management
Executive MBA , General Management , 1999 — 2000
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Capilano University
Grad Dip , Asia Pacific Management Studies , 1995 — 1996
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Trent University
BAS , Business , 1981 — 1987
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Charles Caldwell’s Interests:
Writing, Christianity, Union Church, Walk To Emmaus, WTE, family, internet, training, sailing, running, photography, making wine, making maple syrup.
Charles Caldwell’s Groups:
Committee of Management, Union Church, RCYC, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Sub Committee, Thunderers, Aberdeen Boat Club
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Setting up a Business in China
Charles Caldwell’s Honors:
Excellence in Performance Management - Asia Pacific HR Awards 2001,
Innovative Recruitment/Training of Employees - Asia Pacific HR Awards 2001,
Best Practise Award in People Development - Best Practise Management 2001,
2001 HR Manager of the Year - China Staff HR Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Contribution to HR in Hong Kong/China 2002
ERC Testimonial Certificate for serving on International Initiatives Advisory Council 2004
Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (ERC) Meritorious Service Award, 2006
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