Stefan Dierks

Director Sustainability Melitta Group I Economic Resilience & Viability I Biodiversity & Nature Capital I Regulatory Compliance & Efficiency

Germany

About

CORE COMPETENCIES · Decades of success in developing, planning, and implementing sustainability-integrated corporate and business unit strategies to enhance the future viability and resilience of organizations · Integration of legal and business requirements into strategies, processes, structures, and supply chains · Establishing organization-wide and cross-organizational alliances and management systems for efficient strategy implementation and goal achievement LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY & SOFT SKILLS · 16+ years of expertise in leadership and talent development: Focus on innovative corporate cultures and the development of subject matter experts and leaders · Delivering goal-oriented solutions despite high complexity and conflicting stakeholder interests

Experience

  • Director Sustainability at Melitta Group
    2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Implementation of a group-wide sustainability-integrated strategy according all relevant strategic, legal and stakeholder requirements; with the target of continuous improvement of business viability and resilience. - Forward-looking development of business unit and product portfolio strategies while complying with complex regulatory, strategic, and stakeholder requirements - The Group’s (inter)national positioning within the political, social, and economic landscape - Direct reporting line to chief corporate management

  • Tchibo (17 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Corporate Responsibility
      2012 - 2019 · 7 yrs

      Implementation, management, and monitoring of strategic projects to integrate sustainability assets into the core business, as well as leading global public affairs. Development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the business strategy “100% sustainable business operations". - Operationalizing sustainability goals within the core business - Representing the company’s interests vis-à-vis policymakers, NGOs, and the business community - Designing and leading international dialogue formats on key strategic topics

    • Senior Manager Corporate Responsibility
      2006 - 2012 · 6 yrs

      Holistic management of Environment, Corporate Citizenship, and Corporate Governan Establishment of operational management structures, technical frameworks, and key performance indicator systems as the foundation for the group-wide sustainability strategy. Continuous professionalization of CR reporting and establishment of compliance standards within the supply chains.

    • HR Personal Trainer & Coach
      2002 - 2006 · 4 yrs

      Design, delivery, and evaluation of workshops and seminars focusing on leadership, project, conflict, and time management, negotiation skills, strategic communication, and presentation skills.

  • Freelancer & Personal Trainer at Stefan Dierks Seminare & Training
    1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs

    Design, evaluation, and delivery of seminar series on communication, facilitation, and time management.