John Toy

Faculty Expertise and Achievement

John Toy is a recognized leader in Ethics & Compliance, Workplace Investigations, and Human Resource Innovation.  He brings 30 years’ experience in global private and public corporations, engaging employees across all levels to foster an ethical culture and drive business results.  He continues this work as a corporate consultant.
At international semi-conductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries (GF), John designed, implemented, and managed the first-ever global Ethics & Compliance function. This included leading cross-functional representatives across eight locations in five countries, implementing a global whistleblower helpline, and building and deploying annual, leader-driven training.  His work was profiled in an LRN Principled Podcast: “How to Make your International Ethics Program Resonate Locally” (2023).  John also designed, implemented, and managed GF’s first-ever global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) function.  Under his leadership, GF was named to Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” John also served as Secretary to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC) of the Board of Directors through GF’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) in October 2021.
Before joining GF, John held key roles at Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC). While directing the HR function for an 800-employee operations facility, John was tapped to lead a transformation of the medical device maker’s HR global service delivery model.  He also established BSC’s first-ever HR Service Excellence function.   John began his career in private legal practice, focused on labor and employment matters. 
Today, John balances a busy consultancy with adjunct professor roles at University at Albany’s Massry School of Business MBA program (Leadership and Management, Human Resources Management) and Albany Law School’s graduate studies program (Employment Law, Recruitment Retention and Development, Workplace Ethics and Compliance), where he was recognized with the 2023 Distinguished Professor Practitioner Award.

Research Interests

Business Ethics, Employment Law, Human Resources. Environmental Social Governance.

Teaching Interests and Areas

• BMGT 514 - Human Resources Management
• BMGT 650 - Leadership and Management Skills

Professional Service

• Member of NYS Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
• Member of Society of Human Resources Managers
• Owner of JToy Solutions

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