Andy Donaubauer - Founder & Managing Partner

Q: Where is Andy based?

Andy is based in Duisburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andy speak?

Andy speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andy have?

Andy has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Andy has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months . Note that Andy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andy's latest experience?

Andy's most recent position is Founder & Managing Partner at spod.on - smart people & organizational development .

Q: What companies has Andy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andy has worked for spod.on - smart people & organizational development and ALDI Nord SE .

Q: Which industries is Andy most experienced in?

Andy is most experienced in industries like Construction , Manufacturing , and Agriculture . Andy also has some experience in Education , Retail , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Andy most experienced in?

Andy is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Project Management . Andy also has some experience in Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Andy worked in recently?

Andy has recently worked in industries like Agriculture , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Andy worked in recently?

Andy has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Project Management .

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Duisburg, Germany

Experience

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Germany

Founder & Managing Partner

spod.on - smart people & organizational development

10+ clients, building a team and network, six-figure revenue per half year
Consulting projects in various industries, e.g. circular economy and utilities, manufacturing and mechanical engineering, heating and boiler technology, landscape and garden design, construction trade
Designing and introducing an agile talent management approach to identify and develop global talents for filling top executive positions
Setting up a service-oriented HR department based on a self-defined HR strategy and roadmap
Redesigning a complete organizational structure and process organization after a merger for all holding and country entities
Improving cross-department collaboration and increasing internal service quality and speed through more efficient team structures and an agile management method (“Objectives & Key Results”)
Developing and piloting an operational academy for the group to improve training and development as well as leadership and cultural development
Designing and implementing a fair, system-based, and performance-enhancing job architecture including compensation structures and processes (“Gradar”)

Apr 2017 - Apr 2021

4 years 1 month

International HR Director “Employee Life Cycle” / Authorized Officer

ALDI Nord SE

Developing and implementing an HR strategy and organizational processes to offer professional and needs-based HR services
Designing a talent management landscape including succession planning from junior staff to professionals and up to the executive level, to support the group-wide growth strategy and expansion plans
Designing a global performance management system to derive and develop group-specific measures for top performers and high potentials
Establishing a learning culture and an effective learning environment, including building a company-wide academy to improve individual and team performance
Developing an employer brand strategy and a people acquisition roadmap to ensure organic growth and employee retention even in times of crisis
Supporting various transformation programs, such as modernizing retail locations with process definitions and people management, speeding up expansion efforts, a revenue growth initiative, and a reorganization in the international headquarters and country offices

Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 6 months

Manager Global Learning | Talent & Executive Development

E.ON SE

Responsibility for the group-wide talent program from trainees to top management
Responsibility for individual development measures for global talents up to board level
Strategic leadership transformation
Developing a global coaching guideline with end-to-end processes
Professional leadership of the relevant HR service center team

Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

4 years

Manager HR and Organizational Development

Xella International GmbH

Improving leadership quality and leveraging synergies across all 34 countries by building an HR matrix organization
Introducing performance management, talent management, and leadership development
Implementing a social collaboration platform
Supporting the redesign of the sales strategy and the overall organizational structure and processes in the course of an IPO

Oct 2009 - Sep 2011

2 years

Talent Bonding Specialist

Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH

Running an international development program for students covering all steps in the HR cycle to engage and identify top talents
Diagnostic selection, retention measures, and placement in the group as well as development into first leadership positions

Apr 2005 - Mar 2010

5 years

Research Assistant and Lecturer in Empirical Social Research and Statistics

Universities of Duisburg-Essen and Bielefeld

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Education, Retail, and Professional Services.

Construction

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Education

Retail

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management, and Research and Development.

Human Resources

Strategy

Project Management

Research and Development

Summary

I am an experienced leader in the field of “People & Culture”, helping organizations reach their goals efficiently by linking strategic HR work with the bigger picture.

My academic background and evidence-based decision management form the foundation of my professional HR work. In the fast-paced VUCA world, I know how to develop the best pragmatic solutions.

I have taken global responsibility in various industries and organizational structures. These experiences—acting strategically on one hand and a hands-on mentality on the other, along with my ability to stay flexible—help boost the performance of individuals, teams, departments, and entire organizations.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2011

Bielefeld University

Diploma · Sociology and Work & Organizational Psychology · Bielefeld, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Change Manager

Potential Diagnostician

Certified OKR Master Coach

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Construction 9 y

Avg length 3 y 7 m

Longest experience 5 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Managing Partner, International HR Director “Employee Life Cycle” / Authorized Officer, Manager Global Learning | Talent & Executive Development

Main industries Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture

Main business areas Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andy based?

Andy is based in Duisburg, Germany.

What languages does Andy speak?

Andy speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andy have?

Andy has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Andy has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Andy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andy be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andy would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Managing Partner, International HR Director “Employee Life Cycle” / Authorized Officer, Manager Global Learning | Talent & Executive Development.

What is Andy's latest experience?

Andy's most recent position is Founder & Managing Partner at spod.on - smart people & organizational development.

What companies has Andy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andy has worked for spod.on - smart people & organizational development and ALDI Nord SE.

Which industries is Andy most experienced in?

Andy is most experienced in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture. Andy also has some experience in Education, Retail, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Andy most experienced in?

Andy is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Project Management. Andy also has some experience in Research and Development.

Which industries has Andy worked in recently?

Andy has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Andy worked in recently?

Andy has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Project Management.

What is Andy's education?

Andy attended Bielefeld University for Sociology and Work & Organizational Psychology.

Does Andy have any certificates?

Andy has 3 certificates. These include: Change Manager, Potential Diagnostician, and Certified OKR Master Coach.

What is the availability of Andy?

Andy is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andy?

Andy's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.