Ryan Giffen

Ryan Giffen is a Human Resources executive, Organizational Development Consultant, a Professor of Hospitality Management, and Podcast producer. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, hospitality, and academic roles, Dr. Giffen’s career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies, including Hyatt Corporation, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, and Marriott Hotels Worldwide, as well as serving as the head of human resources for over 700 employees at Market Broiler Restaurants. Dr. Giffen then began teaching and consulting, which led him to achieve a Ph.D. from Iowa State University with a research emphasis on human resources. This pursuit led him to the role of organizational culture & development speaker. He was asked to speak at organizations such as the Orange County Hotel and Lodging Association, BBSI, Collins College of Hospitality Management, the International Education Corporation, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and others.

Dr. Giffen currently serves as an Regional Director of Human Resources-North America & Human Resources Director-The Biltmore Los Angeles at Millennium Hotels & Resorts. Additionally, he instructs and conducts hospitality research at California State University-Long Beach, consults with organizations in both culture and human resource / organizational development strategy, is the host of The Corporate Shadow podcast, serves as a redistricting commissioner for the City of Long Beach, Founder of Inospire, Inc, and is an active PADI Divemaster. He and his husband, Giovanni, live in Long Beach, CA, with their two fur babies, Lucy and Benni.