Biography
Oxana Svergun is an experienced executive manager and educator specializing in organizational behaviour, human resources management and business ethics. During her 15+ years in senior management roles Oxana coached professionals and executives across several industries preparing them for change management initiatives and supporting their business improvement projects. Her portfolio of industries includes public sector work, retail, mining and heavy industries, manufacturing and professional services firms.
Oxana’s teaching transforms organizational research into positive professional practices promoting science-based and effective people management solutions that help organizations to improve their people management capacities. Oxana’s practically oriented teaching strategies build learners’ professional expertise and translate evidence-based concepts into effective action.
Dr. Svergun’s research focuses on exploring human resources management practices and corporate social responsibility as they relate to employee engagement and job attitudes. Oxana has delivered keynote presentations at conferences and has authored books, chapters and articles for academic and trade publications.
Academic Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, Moscow State University, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Moscow State University, 1986
Areas of Specialization
Organizational Behaviour
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Behaviour
Strategic Human Resources Management
Human Resources Management
Talent Management
Performance Management
Leadership Development
Executive and Career Transition Coaching
Human Resources Research
Career Highlights
2014-Present – Adjunct Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business
2013-Present – Instructor, London School of Business and Finance
2008-Present – Human Resources Consultant/Executive Coach, PROektPRO
2010-2011 – Human Resources Generalist, Ontario Public Service, MGS
2007-2010 – Professor, Higher School Of Economics
2003-2008 – Human Resources Director, Metalloinvest, CHTPZ Group
2001-2003 – Human Resources Director, New Impulse
Other Activities
Member – Editorial board, HR Guidelines magazine, Moscow, 2010-Present
