Patrick Gatzemeier

Strategic HR Leader | Transformation, Rewards & Organizational Performance

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

I help organizations increase performance through people strategy, transformation and reward systems. Experienced in building scalable HR operating models, strengthening leadership accountability and aligning people priorities with business results - strong track record in dynamic, change-driven environments.

Experience

  • Head of People & Culture Excellence & Total Rewards at WEPA
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Drive organizational performance through HR transformation and excellence initiatives • Build scalable people operating models, governance and accountability mechanisms • Lead rewards and performance systems aligned with business priorities

  • Heraeus ()
    • Head of Rewards, HR Strategy & Projects
      Sep 2021 - Aug 2025 · 4 yrs

      • Led global HR centers of expertise and managed international teams in a complex matrix environment • Designed global people frameworks, governance models and executive decision processes • Partnered with senior leadership on organization, talent and rewards decisions across countries

    • Commercial Excellence Manager
      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Led international projects to increase the performance of business units' sales organizations

  • Senior Consultant at Roland Berger
    Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 · 10 mos

    • Built organizational structures and target operating models aligned to strategy

  • (Senior) Consultant at zeb consulting
    Sep 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs

    • Consulted financial services clients on strategy, organization and performance improvement initiatives

  • Credit Analyst (M&A) at Commerzbank AG
    Sep 2011 - Aug 2016 · 5 yrs

    • Supported cross-border M&A and acquisition financing transactions from the lender's perspective