Marijn in 't Zandt

VP/ Head of People Strategy & Transformation at SIXT

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Strategic HR Executive | 20+ Years of Leadership in Global Organizations I am a results-driven HR Executive with 20+ years of experience in top international companies, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. I specialize in building and leading high-performing teams, developing and operationalizing HR strategies and driving organizational transformation. My experiences span HR business partnering, talent/performance marketing, talent management, total rewards, workforce planning and large-scale change initiatives. Throughout my career, I have built and scaled HR teams from the ground up, improved organizational effectiveness and led complex, cross-functional projects across cultures and geographies. I have a strong track record of translating business needs into impactful HR solutions, ensuring alignment with company objectives while fostering an engaged and high-performing workforce. Core strengths include: ▪ Leadership: Proven ability to build, develop, and transform teams, both in operational and strategic HR functions ▪ Strategy & Execution: Skilled in designing HR strategies and turning them into tangible results ▪ Organizational Development: Expertise in shaping company structures, processes and talent strategies for sustainable growth ▪ Global Experience: Extensive background working across multiple markets, cultures, and regulatory environments ▪ Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations and the ability to align HR with corporate goals I am driven by a passionate believe that engaged, empowered human capital is a company’s greatest lever for performance- which requires balanced steering with its financial and technical assets.

Experience

  • VP/ Head of Global People Strategy & Transformation at SIXT
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

    I lead the global People & Culture Excellence function at SIXT, driving HR strategies and measures that enhance business performance and organizational effectiveness. I oversee Talent & Performance Marketing, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Performance Management and support Organizational Design—ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent globally. My focus is on scalable, data-driven, and agile solutions that strengthen our workforce and align HR with business goals.

  • GEA Group (Full-time · 11 yrs 9 mos)
    • VP/ Head of Global HR Excellence Center
      Jan 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

      I manage all operations in the Global HR Excellence organization, which is responsible for GEA's global HR concepts, programs and processes (design & rollout). My teams cover Talent, Rewards, Learning, Labour Law & Relations. As member of the HR Executive Leadership Team, I plan and align the rolling HR roadmap. Key principles: innovation, bench-strength solutions, cross-collaboration, agile work approach, results & KPIs focus, quality vs. costs.

    • VP/ Head of Leadership, Talent & Learning
      Jun 2015 - Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Global responsibility for GEA’s talent management, covering: employer culture & branding, talent acquisition, people performance management, HiPo & leadership succession management, learning, employee engagement and diversity management (concepts, rollout & execution).

    • International Human Resources Manager / HRBP
      Jan 2010 - May 2015 · 5 yrs 5 mos

      Lead of the HR organisation and agenda of several GEA companies headquartered in the Netherlands and with subsidiaries across multiple countries/ continents. Member of the Dutch Management Team and advisor to the Divisional Board.

  • Talent Acquisition & Development Expert at Philips Electronics
    Nov 2007 - Jul 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Part of the HR department responsible for design & execution of BeNeLux branding, sourcing, recruitment and (re)placement activities- with focus on business-critical, hard-to-fill positions and international High-Potentials.

  • HR Business Partner at ASML
    Nov 2004 - Oct 2007 · 3 yrs

    Responsible for supporting line managers and employees in processes and topics regarding all HR Management matters.