Ronald Bastyr

Ronald Bastyr is a seasoned professional in International Business Development and Executive Recruitment with a vast experience of over 20 years across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Central Europe.

His expertise lies in international executive retained search environments focusing on the recruitment of HR functions in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

He serves as the Associate Director for EMBA Recruitment & Corporate Engagement at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, where he provides consultation to senior executives on leadership development through the EMBA program.

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Ronald's career journey took him to Central Europe in 1994, kickstarting his recruitment career, and later making a significant career move to Hong Kong in 2008. Currently, he is based in Beijing, contributing to the University of Maryland's Business School representative office.

Throughout his career, Ronald Bastyr held prominent positions such as Principal Consultant for HR and Associate Director of Business Development at MRIC - The MRI China Group, Regional Manager Asia Pacific at SpenglerFox, Country Manager at Hudson Global Resources in Warsaw and the Slovak Republic, Recruitment Consultant at TMP Worldwide, Brokerage Manager at Metlife Amslico, and Branch Manager at Personnel Select (acquired by TMP Worldwide in 1999).