Ann Shirriffs
About Ann Shirriffs
Ann Shirriffs serves as the Executive Director of Global HR at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc., where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in human resources across various companies, she focuses on developing organizational values and enhancing people processes to meet business objectives.
Current Role at Velocity Clinical Research
Ann Shirriffs serves as the Executive Director of Global HR at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources strategies and initiatives that align with the company's goals. Additionally, she holds the position of Senior Director of Global HR at the same organization, also starting in 2023. Her work is conducted remotely from the USA.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Velocity Clinical Research, Ann Shirriffs worked as a Global Human Resources Director at the same company from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Human Resources Consultant at Fortis Life Sciences for four months in 2021 and at nanoComposix for eleven months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Manager at DNA Diagnostics Center from 2019 to 2021 and as a Human Resources Representative at Accriva Diagnostics from 2014 to 2018.
Background in Retail Management
Ann Shirriffs has extensive experience in the retail sector, particularly with Starbucks Coffee Company. She worked her way up from a Barista in 2000 to various managerial roles, including Shift Supervisor, Store Manager, and Assistant Manager, spanning from 2000 to 2014 across different locations in Toronto and San Diego.
Education and Professional Development
Ann Shirriffs studied at George Brown College, where she focused on Corporate Design and Advertising, achieving a degree in Graphic Design from 2002 to 2004. This educational background supports her strategic focus on developing organizational core values and vision related to people and culture.
Leadership and Strategic Focus
In her current and previous roles, Ann Shirriffs emphasizes evolving people processes to meet business needs, including talent attraction, development, and retention. She leads change management efforts aimed at optimizing organizational effectiveness and believes in fostering a positive work environment through hard work and collaboration.