Stefan Bachmann

Sn Director Global Talent Strategies and EMEA Talent Acquisition @ Cisco | Global Executive MBA

Zurich, Switzerland

About

Experienced Human Resources Leader with a successful track record in the information technology and services industry. Deep experience in business partnering, organization design, talent management, recruiting, personnel management, business development and negotiation. Significant experience in organizational transformation projects.

Experience

  • Cisco (Hybrid)
    • Sn Director Global Talent Strategies and EMEA Talent Acquisition
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      • Lead global hiring initiatives across 65 countries in EMEA, covering diverse functions including Engineering/Product, Customer Experience, Sales and Corporate Functions. • Direct the talent strategies team to enhance talent agility through insightful analysis and innovative offerings. • Developed and implemented strategies to facilitate talent movement and enablement, aligning with Cisco's key priorities.

    • Sn Director Talent Strategies and Movement
      Feb 2023 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs

      Built global strategic approach to internal talent movement and hiring. Focus on connected employee experience as employee experience limitless opportunities across Cisco. Increased strategic internal movement. Responsible for Global Employee Mobility programs and connecting those to talent strategies.

    • Director Talent Acquisition EMEAR
      Feb 2018 - Jan 2023 · 5 yrs

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director Talent Acquisition Global Sales
      Nov 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Lead global recruiting team that delivers internal and external hiring for all of HPEs Global Sales and Sales Operations recruiting needs.

    • Global University Progam Leader
      Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for the global graduate hiring and internship program. Leading a global team of university program leaders, business University leaders and regional graduate recruiting teams.

  • HP (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director Talent Acquisition EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
      May 2012 - Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • HR Business Development, EMEA Manager
      May 2009 - Apr 2012 · 3 yrs

  • Electronic Data Systems (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • HR Consultant
      Sep 2008 - Apr 2009 · 8 mos

    • HR Consultant
      Jan 2004 - Aug 2008 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      HR consultant develop, negotiate, manage and implement HR strategy and solutions on regional, international and global sourcing initiatives.