Paul Waddams
About Paul Waddams
Paul Waddams is the Manager of HR Initiatives at Chevron Asia South Business Unit in Bangkok, Thailand, with extensive experience in organizational design and workforce development.
Company
Paul Waddams is currently working at Chevron Asia South Business Unit, located in Bangkok, Thailand, where he holds the position of Manager HR Initiatives. Paul has been associated with Chevron for an extensive period, contributing to various roles and initiatives.
Title
Paul Waddams holds the title of Manager HR Initiatives at Chevron Asia South Business Unit. His role involves overseeing human resources programs and initiatives, with a focus on enhancing workforce performance and development.
Education and Expertise
Paul Waddams has a robust educational background. He achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (1973-1977), followed by a PhD in Geology from the University of Cambridge (1977-1980). Additionally, he holds an MBA from The Open University (1990-1992). Through this academic journey, Paul Waddams has developed a deep expertise in geology, organizational design, and human resource management.
Professional Background
Paul Waddams has a wide-ranging professional background, primarily within Chevron and its predecessor Texaco. His career spans several decades, starting as a License Round Manager at Texaco from 1980 to 1997. He later worked as a Team Leader for Employee Development at Texaco Angola from 1997 to 2000. Moving to Chevron Energy Limited, he served in multiple roles including Business Consultant for Global Workforce Development, Global Organizational Design Lead, and Manager Organization Design in London. He further progressed to Manager HR Initiatives at Chevron Asia South Business Unit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Achievements
Paul Waddams has been instrumental in implementing significant HR and organizational initiatives. He developed a Leadership Foundation Program targeting early career, high potential employees to prepare them for leadership roles and overseas assignments. In Thailand, he facilitated a culture change campaign named ‘From Uncertainty to Reality,’ delivering workshops to over 1,000 employees. His efforts have also been pivotal in enabling national employees in Thailand, China, and Bangladesh to achieve superior business results and successfully transition to international roles.