Paty Shives

Paty Shives is a seasoned HR professional with a wealth of expertise in HR strategy, global mergers & acquisitions, talent acquisition, organizational development, executive coaching, HR compliance, culture and performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, HR processes, HR systems implementation, compensation, immigration, outsourcing, and succession planning.

Known for being a collaborative business partner, Paty excels in developing relationships and providing guidance to employees at all levels of organizations. She has been lauded by board members and top executives for her leadership during times of organizational change.

Paty has a proven track record of translating business objectives into HR programs that effectively retain key talent and support aggressive growth strategies. Her executive coaching focuses on the growth and development of both individuals and teams.

With experience in both strategic and tactical HR support for global teams, Paty has played key roles in various global M&A transactions, demonstrating her prowess in navigating complex organizational restructures.

Paty Shives's educational background includes a BS in Business Management and European History, as well as an AA in Liberal Arts from the University of Maryland, European Division.

Throughout her career, Paty has held prominent HR roles in reputable organizations such as Vice President Global Human Resources at Meltwater, HR Consultant at Trustonic, Principal HR Consultant at The Resultants, Inc., as well as HR Consultant positions at several other distinguished companies like Taqua, Pan-Pacific Biopharma Inc., Kineto Wireless, Pharsight Corporation, Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Vicuron Pharmaceuticals, and PicoTurbo. She has also served as the HR Director at both Walt Disney Internet Group and Infoseek Corporation.