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.
- Sparred with 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 business transformation.
Leadership Development Manager
GEODIS CL Germany GmbH
- Managed organization-wide change processes in leadership, collaboration, and corporate culture.
- Conducted an organization-wide change diagnosis through structured discussions with the executive board, management, twelve site managers, employees, and the works council; consolidated the results into specific action areas 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: strengthening the role-model function through self-reflection, working on self-perception and perception by others, using the Big-Five-Reflector and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY; promoting a feedback culture through training in active listening and feedback.
- Designed and facilitated site-specific change and leadership workshops at seven locations.
- Provided ongoing sparring for leaders and established feedback and communication formats to support leadership and collaboration.
- Managed cultural change based on KPIs
Customs & Foreign Trade Manager
GEODIS CL Germany GmbH
- Assumed professional responsibility for, and led and restructured, 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 corporate 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 work 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 reduction in complaints and operational issues
Warehouse Control Center Team Leader
Nagel-Group
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the administrative department, initially consisting of approx. 14 employees, after the launch of a new logistics site.
- Managed and continuously optimized warehouse and logistics processes based on KPIs; further developed roles, processes, and interfaces between administrative and operational areas.
- Introduced a system-supported complaint and claim process with clear responsibilities and aligned case handling 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 issues 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 more than 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
Languages
Education
Swiss School of Management
MBA · Digital Transformation & Consulting · Frankfurt, Germany
DHBW Mannheim
Bachelor of Arts · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Authorized INQA Coach
INQA-Coaching (BMAS)
Coaching & Workshop Design for Leaders
Reflector Big Five Personality
LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Trainer Training
Communication for Executives II
Conflict Management
Communication for Executives I
IHK Rhein-Neckar
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Experience
Global experience
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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 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Authorized INQA Coach, Coaching & Workshop Design for Leaders, and Reflector Big Five Personality.
Antonia is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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