Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
Global HR and Talent Strategy leader with 15+ years of international experience driving people, skills, and organizational transformation in complex, global environments. Expertise includes talent strategy, skills management, strategic workforce planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, change management, learning strategy, and culture transformation. Proven track record partnering with senior leadership to align people strategy with business strategy and future workforce needs. Led global initiatives across talent management, skills frameworks, capability building, succession planning, performance management, and leadership programs. Strong focus on skills-based organizations, future of work, upskilling and reskilling, and data-informed HR decision-making. Experienced in operating model design, HR transformation, and cross-functional collaboration at global scale. Trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, operating at the interface of business strategy, people strategy, and enterprise transformation. Extensive experience working with works councils and employee representatives in regulated European environments, partnering with senior leadership to deliver transformation, workforce change, and HR strategy in a compliant and sustainable way. Industries: Global corporate / matrix organizations Geographies: Europe, North America, global Keywords: Global HR Strategy, Talent Strategy, Skills Management, Workforce Transformation, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Strategic Workforce Planning, Learning & Development, Future of Work Core Expertise: Talent Strategy | Global HR | Skills Management | Leadership Development | Organizational Effectiveness | HR Transformation | Change Management | Future of Work
- Defined and executed global talent and skills strategy aligned with business and workforce transformation priorities. - Built and scaled enterprise-wide skills management frameworks to support upskilling, reskilling, and future workforce planning. - Partnered with executive leadership on leadership development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. - Led global change management efforts across HR transformation programs. - Designed and implemented leadership development programs for senior leaders and high-potential talent. - Collaborated cross-functionally across HR, business leaders, and global stakeholders. - Used data and analytics to inform talent decisions and workforce planning. - European works councils alignment.
- Led complex, enterprise-wide HR transformation and change initiatives across global business units in a regulated, matrix organization. - Acted as strategic advisor to senior leadership on future workforce models, cultural transformation, and enterprise talent priorities. - Delivered a board-sponsored “Future Ways of Working” program during and post-pandemic, shaping new operating and collaboration models. - Strengthened enterprise Talent Management, High-Potential, and Succession Planning approaches at global scale. - Co-developed a new strategic Talent Acquisition model, improving effectiveness, quality, and efficiency. - Introduced people-analytics-driven Strategic Workforce Planning, enabling more than 100 HR Business Partners globally. - Partnered closely with works councils and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and sustainable implementation. - Built and led high-performing HR consulting teams, providing mentorship and developing leadership capability. - Embedded a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence across HR.
- Senior leader in digital transformation and operating model engagements for financial services clients across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. - Combined strategy, technology, and change management to deliver large-scale digital and organizational transformations. - Co-led a successful pitch for a multi-million euro digital transformation program at a major German universal bank. - Supported the setup of a Digital Factory, embedding agile delivery models, rapid prototyping, and a “fail-fast” innovation culture. - Led end-to-end digital initiatives (e.g., digital current account opening), impacting more than 500 employees. - Defined transformation strategies and managed agile delivery, implementation, and stakeholder alignment. - Designed and delivered change, enablement, and training programs for product, sales, and leadership teams. - Held responsibility for internal Talent Management within Accenture Financial Services “Customer Insights & Growth”. - Led, coached, and developed multi-disciplinary teams of up to 30 consultants. - Recognized for empathetic leadership, people development, and coaching of senior leaders.
- Led large-scale post-merger integration and transformation initiatives within a major European financial services organization, focusing on operational alignment, cultural integration, and workforce capability development. - Played a key role in the post-merger integrations of Commerzbank with Dresdner Bank and Deutsche Schiffsbank, supporting change adoption, governance, and organizational effectiveness. - Led a Talent Management transformation, designing and launching a digital career development platform and structured development paths for approximately 40,000 employees. - Partnered closely with HR, senior leaders, and business stakeholders to align talent, organization, and transformation priorities. - Built and operationalized an innovation hub (“Future Lab”) for the Private Customer segment to accelerate product innovation and process digitization. - Supported enterprise-wide change initiatives in a highly regulated environment, contributing to sustainable transformation and workforce readiness. - Gained deep experience in large-scale organizational change, stakeholder management, and transformation execution within complex matrix structures.