Dr. Warren Stanley Patrick, Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur, is an Academician, Consultant, and Executive coach, with demonstrated experience in enhancing leadership and organizational performance. As a Partner at Ryan and Stan Partners LLP, he drives the firm’s R.A.C.E. manifesto, focusing on Research, Academics, Consulting, and Executive Coaching. His professional journey, shaped by his Jesuit education, extensive corporate experience, and academic rigor, reflects a rare blend of intellectual depth and pragmatic problem-solving.

Dr. Patrick’s two decades of leadership in strategic HR and learning & development have spanned senior roles in MNCs and prestigious Indian organizations such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, Edelweiss, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank.

As a researcher, Dr. Patrick has published in leading Scopus-indexed journals, addressing timely and critical issues such as employee retention during the “Great Resignation” and the complexities of Strategic International HRM. His work has been featured in the Journal of Global Mobility, the International Journal of Organizational Analysis, and Evidence-based HRM.

As a ‘Visiting Faculty’, Dr. Patrick has taught at prestigious institutions including MDI Gurgaon, IIM Raipur, and IMT Ghaziabad, delivering courses on key HRM subjects. His consulting expertise and brain-based coaching approach have further enabled C-suite executives to transform their leadership effectiveness through neuroscientific insights.

Dr. Warren Stanley Patrick holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur. He earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi, and a B.A. (Hons) in Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, following his schooling at St. Xavier’s School, Delhi.

Dr. Warren Stanley Patrick has over two decades of corporate leadership experience in Learning & Development and Strategic HR at leading organizations such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, Edelweiss, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank, earning prestigious accolades including CII HR Excellence and Golden Peacock. With 4 years of academic experience, he has taught at premier institutions like MDI Gurgaon, IIM Raipur and IMT Ghaziabad, alongside completing numerous consulting and coaching assignments.

Dr. Patrick’s research publications have delved into critical areas such as employee retention strategies amid the ‘Great Resignation’ era as well as Strategic International HRM, garnering accolades in notable journals like the Journal of Global Mobility and the International Journal of Organizational Analysis and Evidence-based HRM. His current research is focussed on ‘Moonlighting’ and ‘Organizational Politics’ amidst an era marked by resignations and layoffs.

Dr. Patrick has delivered impactful MDP and executive education services across a range of industries, including MNCs and public/private sector enterprises. His experience includes leadership workshops for Mahindra Finance, strategy workshops for UFO Moviez and Better Cotton, and advisory services for firms like Coursera and ELSA India. Additionally, Warren has offered specialized executive coaching and strategic hiring guidance, fostering leadership and strategic development through tailored, fact-based interventions.