Geoffrey Matthews

Geoffrey Matthews, Chartered FCIPD and CMgr FCMI, is a highly experienced HR executive with an extensive background in employee engagement, organizational development, people strategies, rewards, and international HR. Born in the UK, he moved to Geneva 20 years ago when working for Hewlett-Packard and has held several leading generalist and specialist HR positions including Head of HR Strategy for Merck KGaA and Head of Corporate Human Resources for Serono. He played a leading role in the HR integration of Merck Serono, whose successful outcome was recognized by the 2008 SHRM “Strategic HR Leadership Award”. He also has extensive depth in the Rewards area and, as Global C&B Director for Roche, was responsible for the introduction of a number of award-winning employee equity plans that were recognized by the Global Equity Organization and IFS ProShare. Geoff graduated with a first class honours degree in History from Bristol University, has a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies and a Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychology of Organisational Development and Change. Together with Linda Holbeche, he is co-author of “Engaged: Unleashing Your Organization’s Potential Through Employee Engagement”, which has been shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year Award.