Dr. Dieter Veldsman

Chief Scientist AIHR

Dr. Dieter Veldsman is an award-winning expert in organizational psychology and
human resources, boasting a distinguished 15-year career in Strategic HR,
Organizational Design, and Development. He has held pivotal roles such as Group Chief
Human Resource Officer, People Effectiveness Executive, and Principal Consultant,
significantly impacting organizations across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
Dr. Veldsman's contributions to the HR field have earned him prestigious accolades,
including the 'Chief HR Officer of the Year' by the CHRO SA Society in 2021 and the
'Practitioner of the Year Award' by the Society for Industrial Psychology South Africa in
2018. He also serves as Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg.
A sought-after global speaker, Dr. Veldsman addresses key topics such as HR, the
Future of Work, and Organizational Development. He also hosts "The HR Dialogues," a
compelling videocast where he engages with top HR professionals worldwide, sharing
invaluable insights and experiences. Over the past 15 years, he has spoken at over 100
conferences and published 90+ articles on HR and the future of work, along with 25
academic chapters and articles, with two books that will be released in 2025.
Currently, as the Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), Dr.
Veldsman leads thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and research initiatives
with a mission to empower and educate 100,000 HR professionals by 2025.