In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we’re chatting with Amir Durrani, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at NORMS Restaurants. As an HR professional, Amir is focused on talent management, employee relations, risk management, corporate succession, strategies development for training and helping strengthen corporate culture and diversity. Tune in to learn Amir’s thoughts on the key elements of a recruiting strategy, creating pathways for internal mobility, investing in the full employee, and more!

Amir Durrani is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Norms Restaurants, LLC, an iconic Southern California restaurant chain operating since 1949. Amir joined the restaurant industry over 30 years ago in Southern California and has worked for national foodservice companies to include Olive Garden, Tony Roma’s, Wolfgang Puck, Marie Callender's and Hilton. As an HR professional, Amir is focused on talent management, employee relations, risk management, corporate succession, strategies development for training and helping strengthen corporate culture and diversity. Amir has a PhD in Human Resources from Iowa State University, a Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), and a SHRM-CP from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). He has also developed courses and served as a guest lecturer in hospitality education at Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Amir has served on the National Credentialing Advisory Council for the National Restaurant Association in conjunction with the US Dept of Labor.