Martina Swenson

Global Leadership & Talent Director | Leadership Development & Talent Management | Commercial Leadership Background | Connecting Business Strategy with People Potential

Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

I am a Leadership & Talent professional with a background in commercial and marketing leadership in the consumer goods industry. I have transitioned from driving brand and market growth to focusing on leadership development and talent management in a global context. Today, as Director Leadership & Talent, I hold global responsibilities and work at the intersection of business strategy and people potential, building leaders, strengthening talent pipelines, and supporting succession and capability development across the organization. Originally from Italy, I have lived and worked in Asia and have been based in Germany for the past 12 years.

Experience

  • Miele (13 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director Global Center of Expertise Leadership & Talent
      Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

      Leading global Leadership & Talent Center of Expertise (CoE), accelerating leadership transformation and building future-ready talent pipelines.

    • Global Head of People Development & Ad Interim Lead Development and Cultural Evolution
      Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

      As the Head of People Development, I am responsible for driving talent management, development, and leadership initiatives to foster individual and organizational growth. In this capacity, I lead a dedicated team of experts, collaborating closely to enhance our people development strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Currently, in my additional Ad Interim role as Lead for the Center of Expertise Development and Cultural Evolution, I support and guide the team for the strategic people development and learning across the organization as well as the evolution of company culture and diversity to drive innovation and collaboration. I am committed to empowering individuals and teams, enhancing organizational capabilities, and cultivating a strong, adaptive company culture that is ready to meet the future of work.

    • Global Head of People Development
      Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 · 4 mos

  • Marketing Manager Southeast Asia at Miele Pte Ltd
    Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Communication Manager at Miele Italia Srl
    Oct 2006 - Dec 2010 · 4 yrs 3 mos