Désirée Gahler

Global HR Leader I Talent & Culture I Organizational Development

Sankt Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Managing Partner at evolve
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    www.evolvesuccess.ch Evolve is a boutique consulting firm, supporting sustainable business success through innovative solutions in the field of talent and organizational development.

  • VAT GROUP (Haag, Switzerland)
    • Senior HR Business Partner & Head of Talent Development
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Global strategic HR responsibility for Business Units, Engineering, R&D and Global Sales & Service Organization (12 countries across Asia, America, Europe) / Define, develop and lead corporate talent strategy and people agenda including engagement and performance culture; As part of the HR leadership team define and drive people & infrastructure agenda and roadmaps. 5 Direct Reports.

    • Global HR Business Partner & HR Project Leader
      Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Strategic HR responsibility for Business Units, Engineering and R&D Organization / Collaborate with stakeholders on all levels within the global organization to ensure implementation of programs and projects to maximize the impact to the business.

  • Nestlé (7 yrs)
    • HR Business Partner
      Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

      HR responsibility for Sales and Supply Chain Organization in Switzerland. Support the Business in organizational development, talent development & performance management. Supported due diligence process for joint venture “Froneri” between Nestlé and R&R Ice Cream.

    • HR Projects & vocational training
      Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs

      Lead vocational training program (32 apprentices and interns) and drive talent development & branding initiatives across different sites and divisions in Europe. Lead implementation of corporate programs in the Business Units.

    • HR Specialist & Projects
      Aug 2010 - Sep 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • HR Generalist & Assistant to CEO and Board at HEV Verwaltungs AG
    Nov 2006 - Jun 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Real Estate Specialist at Immo-Center AG
    Aug 2003 - Oct 2006 · 3 yrs 3 mos