Alexander Ruch

Vice President of Human Resources

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

About

Strategic and results-driven Global HR Executive with a proven track record of aligning HR functions with business success. Expertise in talent and organizational development, leadership growth, and employee engagement. Skilled in building, scaling, and transforming HR teams and infrastructures to support corporate growth, M&A activities, and global operations. A collaborative change agent adept at leveraging people, processes, and technology to optimize organizational effectiveness and foster inclusive workplace cultures.

Experience

  • Vice President of Human Resources at Flash Global
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Head of HR with a focus on scalable growth, human capital effectiveness and HR operational efficiency.

  • Vice President of Human Capital Management at Fortna
    Jan 2020 - May 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Led HR business partners globally including APAC, EMEA, and North America with a strategic focus on growth and the centralization of the HR function.

  • Human Resources Director at TGW Logistics Group
    May 2016 - Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Led North American Human Resources function that was focused on sustainable growth. The role focused on developing and implementing strategies to acquire, develop and retain talent.

  • Vice President of HR and Administration at Porter Hills
    Dec 2013 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Led HR, IT and Finance. Noteworthy accomplishments include creating service delivery models in IT and HR as well as redesigning strategic planning process.

  • Human Capital Planning Lead at Amway
    Dec 2007 - Dec 2013 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Acted as Human Capital Planning Lead, HR Business Unit Manager, and HR Consultant for multiple global client groups.