Anke Fachon - Head of People Culture & Places (Interims Project)

Q: Where is Anke based?

Anke is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Anke speak?

Anke speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Anke have?

Anke has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Anke has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Anke may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Anke's latest experience?

Anke's most recent position is Head of People Culture & Places (Interims Project) at Autoflight Europe GmbH .

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

In recent years, Anke has worked for Autoflight Europe GmbH , BMW AG , and Freelance HR Management .

Q: Which industries is Anke most experienced in?

Anke is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Real Estate . Anke also has some experience in Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Anke most experienced in?

Anke is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Operations . Anke also has some experience in Finance , Production , and Legal .

Q: Which industries has Anke worked in recently?

Anke has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Anke worked in recently?

Anke has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Operations .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 6 months

Head of People Culture & Places (Interims Project)

Autoflight Europe GmbH

Set up a new HR department within the company
Development of a strategic 5-year plan including work force planning / budgeting
Recruiting of new engineering team
Implementation of leadership teams
Facility management and site planning
HR management processes i.e. payroll, business travel, visa processes
Design adequate compensation and benefit structure
Support all immigration processes for onboarding of new employees

Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Head of HR for Global Customer Support

BMW AG

Human resource expert for process management
Controlling, recruiting and personnel development
Definition of training needs for future-oriented transformation
Member of the management board
Strategic and operational business development of human resources

Sep 2018 - Present

7 years 9 months

Freelance HR Management

HR workstream leadership in M&A projects
Leadership development and leadership training
Expertise in crisis management, problem management, restructuring and HR management
Operational implementation of work force reduction programs
Operational support in negotiations with social partners
Establishment of HR departments in start-ups & mid – size companies
Lecturer at Aalen University (HRM in GM)
Workshop moderation & training
Management coachings / team building

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year

Munich, Germany

Talent Broker & Diversity Hub Manager

BMW AG

Creation of concepts and implementation of operational processes to manage the topic of diversity, including IT solutions and GDPR compliance
Career coaching for women
Operative control of the legal requirements of the diversity quota

Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

HR Manager for National Sales Company - Germany

BMW AG

Design HR strategy for the German market
Responsible for strategic, cultural, and organizational change processes in close coordination with the executive team
Strategic partner for management board
Initiate and lead strategic HR projects and find innovative solutions
Responsible for an excellent operational flow of all HR processes
Trustful cooperation with the social partners

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Munich, Germany

Head of Project "The MOVE", a Real Estate Initiative

Alphabet International GmbH

Project management for a change project regarding the relocation of 650 employees including the operational and disciplinary management of all managers involved in the workstream
Member of the management board including project precision makers
Optimizing productivity and efficiency by managing a team of 35 employees
Ensuring the effective use of financial resources through the responsible budget management of 20 million euros

Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

6 years

Munich, Germany

HR Business Partner & Project Lead for M&A

Alphabet International GmbH

Set up and establish an operational HR department within the BMW Group after M&A processes through the entire spectrum of HR
Integration of HR IT systems
Design and align T&C's as the basis of new standardized employment contracts across EMEA
Acting facility manager and security officer

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Oxford, United Kingdom

Lead Global Mobility & Compensation Manager

BMW Group

Manage all expatriate processes for the Rolls Royce, BMW and Mini across England
End to end support of the executives during their assignments
Design, planning and implementation of global mobility processes, policies and guidelines including supplier management for billing and taxes

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Oxford, United Kingdom

Recruiting Consultant

BMW Group

Accountable for all recruitment for Rolls Royce in Goodwood, UK, including the development and implementation of the recruitment strategy and the creation and maintenance of job advertisements
Conduct structural interviews
Host psychometric assessment centres and analyse its results
Optimizing the management and reporting of KPIs for recruiting i.e. time to fill
Design with the manager job advertisements

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Oxford, United Kingdom

Junior Global Mobility Manager

BMW Group

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

Munich, Germany

Multiproject Planner for Motorbike Projects

BMW Group

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

Project Manager: Roll Out CRM-System

Schröder & Co. GmbH & Co. KG

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Junior Production Process Analyst

SMK Toolings Snd. Bhd.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Professional Services, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology.

Automotive

Professional Services

Real Estate

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Operations, Finance, Production, and Legal.

Human Resources

Project Management

Operations

Finance

Production

Legal

Skills

Human Resource Management
Compensation & Benefits
Retention
Performance Management
Diversity Management
Change Management
Workforce Transformation
International Cooperation
Leadership
Talent Management
Strategic Human Resource Planning
Recruiting
Keynote Speaker
Communication
Hr Diagnostic Id37

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

TH Köln

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Cologne, Germany · 1,9

Oct 1996 - Jun 1998

IHK Wuppertal

Certified Banker · Wuppertal, Germany

Oct 1995 - Jun 1996

USIU

Interims Studies · English as a second language · San Diego, United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Job Evaluation

Hays

NLP Practitioner

VDNLP

Value Analyst

VDI

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Automotive 19 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 7 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United Kingdom, Malaysia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of People Culture & Places (Interims Project), Head of HR for Global Customer Support, Talent Broker & Diversity Hub Manager

Main industries Automotive, Professional Services, Real Estate

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

June 2024

Last Update

June 2025

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Where is Anke based?

Anke is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Anke speak?

Anke speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Anke have?

Anke has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Anke has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Anke may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Anke be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Anke would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of People Culture & Places (Interims Project), Head of HR for Global Customer Support, Talent Broker & Diversity Hub Manager.

What is Anke's latest experience?

Anke's most recent position is Head of People Culture & Places (Interims Project) at Autoflight Europe GmbH.

What companies has Anke worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anke has worked for Autoflight Europe GmbH, BMW AG, and Freelance HR Management.

Which industries is Anke most experienced in?

Anke is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Anke also has some experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Anke most experienced in?

Anke is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Operations. Anke also has some experience in Finance, Production, and Legal.

Which industries has Anke worked in recently?

Anke has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Anke worked in recently?

Anke has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Operations.

What is Anke's education?

Anke holds a Bachelor from TH Köln.

Does Anke have any certificates?

Anke has 3 certificates. These include: Job Evaluation, NLP Practitioner, and Value Analyst.

What is the availability of Anke?

Anke is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Anke?

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