Jamie Turner - People & Culture Transformation Executive

Q: Where is Jamie based?

Jamie is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jamie speak?

Jamie speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jamie have?

Jamie has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Jamie has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 4 months . Note that Jamie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jamie's latest experience?

Jamie's most recent position is Senior Vice President People & Talent at IDnow GmbH .

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

In recent years, Jamie has worked for IDnow GmbH and SDI Media Group .

Q: Which industries is Jamie most experienced in?

Jamie is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Energy . Jamie also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Jamie most experienced in?

Jamie is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Jamie worked in recently?

Jamie has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Jamie worked in recently?

Jamie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2021 - Jun 2025

3 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Senior Vice President People & Talent

IDnow GmbH

Implemented sustainable growth strategies supporting successful company sale !!
Reported to CEO as a c-suite member Senior Vice President People & Culture with 20 direct reports located internationally throughout Europe
Led and built int’l HR function (from 0~20 FTEs) for ~500 FTE workforce during a fast-paced, scale-up phase, across 10 European offices
Hyper scale-up environment (hired 150+ new hires in 6 months)
Centralized HR from 3 legacy companies during post-merger transaction (0 attrition in HR team, capability uplift from 0 to 100% in-role growth)
Budgeted, forecasted, managed a €50 million group labor budget aligned with go-to-market labor plans
Oversaw near and offshore projects as a result of budget vision/constrains/targets
Overhauled talent acquisition (60% cost svgs, 40% reduced time, 90% success rate)
Implemented skill & salary growth schemes + succession strategies repeating 10+ cycles (25% workforce competency growth, 10% attrition drop, 40% internal mobility increase)
Built targeted skill development platform (savings 50% with 40% increased utilization)

Apr 2014 - Sep 2021

7 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Vice President Human Resources

SDI Media Group

HR Function European Region Lead, Reported to CEO, c-suite member, 8 directs located throughout EU; ~800 FTE employees; HQ Los Angeles;

Responsible for all HR matters in 23+ EU locations, successfully navigated complex, multi-entity HR and labor practices, works' council and employee relations
Implemented skill & salary growth schemes + succession strategies for performance levers to retain through internal mobility models (resulted in lower attrition in context of niche service and tech industry)
Built internal, international HRIS (low margin business meant HR budget constraints)
Central HR transformation throughout post merger integration with Iyuno transaction
Built and delivered various Leadership trainings (Transition, Building a Performance Culture, Peer Leadership, Risk & Complaince Matters for Managers)

Jan 2007 - Mar 2014

7 years 3 months

Vienna, Austria

On-site

Group Learning Manager

OMV AG

Managed global learning and development function for 50 000+ employees with a €20 million budget and 40+ direct reports
Built one L&D Department, led integration through post merger with Petrom transaction (previously Romanian state Oil& Gas) adding 60,000 more FTEs to the Group, responsible for overall Management of the L&D Group Function
L&D department Business Process Outsourcing case to realization (annual savings €1milo)
Built and implemented one Group Performance Management program (supplier selection, tool adaptation, process and workflow design, user training, communications and implementation, etc. )
Designed and delivered (internal) leadership development programs

Sep 1999 - Dec 2006

7 years 4 months

Germany

On-site

Leadership Trainer | Talent Manager

DaimlerChrysler (Manufacturing and Financial Services)

Delivered Leadership Transition Trainings for first time and middle managers; ~700 manager participants throughout EMEA
Managed high-potential program building successors for targeted executives (USA)
Generalist HR activities in plant manufacturing facilities (USA)

Jun 1995 - Jun 1996

1 year 1 month

On-site

HR Generalist

Syntel Inc. IT Services

HR Generalist administering immigration and onboarding for international new hires.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Energy, and Information Technology.

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Energy

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Human Resources.

Human Resources

Summary

Provides Fractional HR Advisory and hands-on Operational HR support. Thrives in environments where there is a clear mandate to evolve culture, leadership, and organizational effectiveness as part of scaling or transforming the business.

Experience spans:

Private-equity backed, Privately held and Public companies
Pan-European, small to medium-sized enterprises and Global enterprises
Key growth stages: start-up, scale-up, growth, and steady-state

Helps leaders and HR teams to maintain a human-centered focus while making critical business decisions, operate with a growth mindset, even under pressure to scale quickly. Can design clear make-or-buy talent strategies, establish targeted, sustainable performance practices that drive long-term value without over-engineering or short-term fixes.

Leadership Philosophy Grounded in a growth mindset and a core belief that careers progress through depth, not constant movement. Advocates for:

Extracting the full value from a role through on-the-job learning and deliberate capability building = Performance through growth —> not the other way around. This philosophy underpins the design of People Advisory models, leadership development, and succession strategies, ensuring capability is built sustainably and intentionally, rather than imported by default.

Let’s Talk Welcome the opportunity to discuss how this experience and leadership philosophy could support the evolution of your organization — from early-stage culture and operating model design to complex people and leadership transformation initiatives.

Skills

Talent Growth & Engagement Implemented Sustainable Growth Strategies Supporting Successful Company Sale Models
Led And Built Int’l Hr Function (From 0~20 Ftes) During A Fast-paced, Scale-up Phase
Skill & Salary Growth Schemes
Position Leveling Centralized Hr Post-merger (0 Attrition, Capability Uplift From 0 To 100% In-role Growth)
Performance Levers Overhauled Talent Acquisition (60% Cost Svgs, 40% Reduced Time, 90% Success Rate)
Key Role Succession Building Navigated Complex, Multi-entity Hr Practices (Responsible For 23+ Eu Locations)
Systemic Engagement Methods
Implemented Skill & Salary Growth Schemes + Succession Strategies Repeating 10+ Cycles
Diversity & Inclusion Principals
Leadership Development (25% Workforce Competency Growth, 10% Attrition Drop, 40% Internal Mobility Increase)
Systemic Team Building Built Targeted Skill Development Platform (Savings 50% With 40% Increased Utilization)
Transition Leadership Business Process Outsourcing Case To Realization (Annual Savings €1milo)
Investment Quantification Delivered Leadership Development Instructor-led Programs (~700 Participants)
M&a & Restructuring
Central Hr Transformation
Post Merger Integration
Workforce Planning
Budgeting And Optimizing
Go-to-market Labor Plans
Near/offshore Projects
Hr Ops & Compliance
Business Process Outsourcing
European Employment Matters
Audit | Legal | Councils
Hris | Lms | Ats Installations
Transformation Context Private Equity-backed, Private, Medium Sized Enterprises In Various Key Contexts (Growth, Steady State And Sale Stages)
Communications
Facilitation/moderation

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science, HR Major | Business Minor · HR · East Lansing, United States

Certifications & licenses

International Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner’s Certificate

Academy of Executive Coaching · London, United Kingdom

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Media and Entertainment 7.5 y

Avg length 5 y 4 m

Longest experience 7 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Vice President People & Talent, Vice President Human Resources, Group Learning Manager

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Energy

Main business areas Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Jamie based?

Jamie is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Jamie speak?

Jamie speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jamie have?

Jamie has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Jamie has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 4 months. Note that Jamie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jamie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jamie would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Vice President People & Talent, Vice President Human Resources, Group Learning Manager.

What is Jamie's latest experience?

Jamie's most recent position is Senior Vice President People & Talent at IDnow GmbH.

What companies has Jamie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jamie has worked for IDnow GmbH and SDI Media Group.

Which industries is Jamie most experienced in?

Jamie is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Energy. Jamie also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Jamie most experienced in?

Jamie is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources.

Which industries has Jamie worked in recently?

Jamie has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Jamie worked in recently?

Jamie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources.

What is Jamie's education?

Jamie holds a Bachelor in HR from Michigan State University.

Does Jamie have any certificates?

Jamie has 1 certificate: International Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner’s Certificate.

What is the availability of Jamie?

Jamie is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jamie?

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