Antonia G.-Change Manager – Leadership Culture & Organizational Development
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Experience
Change, Transformation & Leadership Enablement
Antonia Gualtieri
- Supported an acquired company in its strategic and operational realignment.
- Analyzed the initial situation and identified key areas of change in the business model, target groups, product range, and pricing and margin structure.
- Advised the company management on change priorities, organizational issues, and the implementation of strategic decisions.
- Supported the further development of market positioning, customer communication, and digital presence as part of the company's transformation.
Leadership Development Manager
GEODIS CL Germany GmbH
- Managed organization-wide change processes in leadership, collaboration, and company culture.
- Conducted an organization-wide change diagnosis through structured conversations with the executive board, management, twelve site managers, employees, and the works council; consolidated the findings into concrete areas for action for the executive board.
- Independently designed and delivered the modular GO UP leadership development program for all twelve site managers: four multi-day modules on self-leadership, leading others, and systemic leadership, supplemented by transfer tasks for everyday leadership. Translated all 14 leadership and cultural principles into concrete learning content, exercises, and transfer tasks.
- Addressed key leadership requirements in a practice-oriented way: strengthened the role-model function through self-reflection, work on self-perception and the perception of others, use of the Big Five Reflector and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY; promoted a feedback culture through training in active listening and feedback.
- Designed and facilitated site-specific change and leadership workshops at seven sites.
- Provided ongoing sparring for leaders and established feedback and communication formats to support leadership and collaboration.
- Managed culture change based on KPIs
Customs & Foreign Trade Manager
GEODIS CL Germany GmbH
- Took on professional responsibility as well as leadership and restructuring of an operational customs team initially consisting of approx. 15 employees.
- As a Change Agent, analyzed team, process, and interface issues and translated the existing leadership vision and company values into concrete leadership practices and forms of collaboration in the operational customs team – with the active involvement of employees.
- Embedded the changes through clear roles, responsibilities, and processes, daily KPI reviews, and new feedback and learning routines; additionally digitized processes and introduced hybrid working structures.
Results:
- approx. 30 % higher customs clearance volume while reducing the team size from 15 to 13 employees
- Reduction in average absences from approx. 18 to 10 days, as well as a decrease in complaints and operational problems
Warehouse Control Center Team Lead
Nagel-Group
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the administrative area, initially consisting of approx. 14 employees, after the launch of a new logistics site.
- KPI-based management and continuous optimization of warehouse and logistics processes; further development of roles, processes, and interfaces between administrative and operational areas.
- Introduced a system-supported complaints and claims process with clear responsibilities and aligned processing with root cause analysis, prevention, and continuous quality improvement.
Dual Student / Junior Management
Nagel-Group
- Contributed to the design and operationalization of administrative end-to-end processes for a new logistics site with approx. 70–80 employees at launch.
- Defined process interfaces, roles, and responsibilities; supported workforce planning, prepared test runs, and developed and delivered role-specific training.
- Supported the go-live and resolved operational problems during the ramp-up phase; optimized truck registration and dock management through a system-supported registration and slot process.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Logistics, Human Resources, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Organizational consultant and interim professional with over eight years of leadership and transformation experience in international logistics companies. Focus areas: organizational diagnosis, change management, and building leadership development structures. I have led and restructured operational teams, conducted organization-wide change diagnoses, and designed leadership programs for twelve site managers. I take on assignments where change must not only be planned but also embedded in everyday leadership.
Skills
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Development
- Vision Implementation
- Organizational Diagnosis
- Culture And Team Transformation
- Culture And Leadership Culture Change
- Change Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership Enablement
- Leadership Sparring
- Workshop Design And Facilitation
- Conflict Facilitation
- Training And Transfer
- End-To-End Processes
- Kpi Management
- Go-Live And Project Coordination
- Agile/Scrum Basics
- Lego Serious Play
- Big Five Reflector
- Process Analysis & Optimization
- Restructuring & Transformation
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Languages
Education
Swiss School of Management
Master of Business Administration · Digital Transformation & Consulting · Frankfurt, Germany
DHBW Mannheim
Bachelor of Arts · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Autorisierter INQA-Coach
INQA-Coaching (BMAS)
Coaching & Workshop-Design für Führungskräfte
Ute Stiene
Reflector Big Five Personality
PI Company GmbH
Staatlich geprüfte Fortbildung, Change Manager in Zeiten der Digitalisierung
myConsult OHG - Unternehmensberatung Hamburg
LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Trainer-Ausbildung
Konsensmanagement GmbH
PLAYMOBIL pro Trainer-Ausbildung
Konsensmanagement GmbH
Communication for Executives II
Pontea AG
Konfliktmanagement
Communication for Executives I
Pontea AG
IHK Rhein-Neckar
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Antonia is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Antonia speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Antonia has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Antonia has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Antonia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Antonia would be well-suited for roles such as: Change, Transformation & Leadership Enablement, Leadership Development Manager, Customs & Foreign Trade Manager.
Antonia's most recent position is Change, Transformation & Leadership Enablement at Antonia Gualtieri.
In recent years, Antonia has worked for Antonia Gualtieri and GEODIS CL Germany GmbH.
Antonia is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Professional Services.
Antonia is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Human Resources, and Operations. Antonia also has some experience in Marketing, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.
Antonia has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Professional Services.
Antonia has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Logistics.
Antonia holds a Master in Digital Transformation & Consulting from Swiss School of Management and a Bachelor in Business Administration from DHBW Mannheim.
Antonia has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Autorisierter INQA-Coach, Coaching & Workshop-Design für Führungskräfte, and Reflector Big Five Personality.
Antonia is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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