Steinhausen, Zug, Switzerland
I am passionate about the development of people in a professional environment.Helping people to become the best they can be, fully enjoying what they do, or finding a new place to do this , gives me a lot of satisfaction. Beside that I enjoy advising and working with business leaders and their teams on achieving results that are sustainable.
• Lead C-suite executive searches for biopharma, consumer health, and biotech companies across Switzerland and Western Europe. • Provide strategic advice on succession planning and talent assessment to business and HR leaders. • Coach top talent and teams to enhance performance and leadership capabilities.
• Trusted leadership advisor to CEO's, CHRO's, and C-Suite leaders on talent identification and succession planning. • Conducted assessments and development programs to enhance leadership skills and drive culture development. In Switzerland, Europe and the United States. • Collaborated with the Global Healthcare and Human Resources Practice team to implement Executive Search strategies and projects for Spencer Stuart.
• Acted as a strategic advisor to the Sanofi CEO and Executive Committee on talent management and succession planning. • Led executive search initiatives for top 100 positions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Successfully managed interim HR leadership for the €7bn Diabetes and Cardiovascular Business Unit during a critical transition period.
• Led the Center of Expertise for Talent and Performance Management & Gender Balance for the Sanofi Group. • Developed and executed career planning strategies for top executives and their successors. • Collaborated closely with the Sanofi Executive Committee and reported directly to the CHRO. • Supported the HR function during the transition to the newly created Global Divisions organization.
• Acted as HR Business Partner to the President of Sanofi Commercial Operations, overseeing 28 billion euros in sales. • Collaborated with the leadership team across 6 Regions and 4 Divisions to drive organizational change and integration of acquisitions. • Coordinated talent management processes, including executive appointments and development initiatives for key roles. • Initiated specialized programs for General Managers and Marketing resources to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Spearheaded succession planning and talent reviews for Novartis Group, focusing on top 100 leadership positions. • Developed and implemented leadership development initiatives to enhance the HR talent pipeline. • Led organization effectiveness initiatives, including the Global Engagement survey, to improve employee engagement and performance.
• Led the HR team for the Global Marketing and Sales organization in General Medicines at Novartis Pharma. • Implemented significant downsizing of global teams while ensuring smooth transitions. • Supported the development of a new marketing organization and operating model at various levels. • Defined marketing competencies and established development programs to enhance team capabilities.