Jennifer Kraft García - Vice President People, Culture & Organization

Q: Where is Jennifer based?

Jennifer is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jennifer speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jennifer have?

Jennifer has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Jennifer has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Jennifer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jennifer's latest experience?

Jennifer's most recent position is Vice President People, Culture & Organization at Xempus .

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

In recent years, Jennifer has worked for Xempus , Amazon Business , MAN Truck & Bus (Volkswagen Group) , and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Jennifer most experienced in?

Jennifer is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Insurance . Jennifer also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Jennifer most experienced in?

Jennifer is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Operations . Jennifer also has some experience in Project Management , Sales , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Jennifer worked in recently?

Jennifer has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Jennifer worked in recently?

Jennifer has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Operations .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years

Munich, Germany

Vice President People, Culture & Organization

Xempus

Built HR function from ground up: talent acquisition, performance systems, compensation frameworks, and L&D programs
Designed organizational structure supporting 150% headcount growth while maintaining culture and performance standards
Implemented AI-enabled HR processes reducing administrative overhead by 40%
Established executive coaching and leadership development programs
Created data-driven workforce planning and analytics capabilities
Acted as strategic advisor to C-Suite on organizational design and people strategy

Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Manager Professional Services for Strategic Customers (B2B), PAN-EU

Amazon Business

Led a high-performing virtual team delivering solutions for 47% of strategic customers across Europe
Owned and scaled the company-wide Learning & Development strategy, including leadership programs and customized training, impacting 500+ employees
Partnered with senior leadership to design new organizational processes, improving cross-functional collaboration and enabling a 20% faster feature adoption rate
Acted as Change & Transformation Lead during multiple restructuring initiatives, ensuring business continuity and stakeholder alignment

Apr 2016 - Jul 2021

5 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Program Manager - Global Strategic Initiatives

MAN Truck & Bus (Volkswagen Group)

Led cross-functional, multinational teams (30+ experts) managing strategic initiatives from business case to market launch
Full P&L responsibility: resource planning, contract management, budget ownership
Developed new business solutions with strategic accounts generating additional revenue
Direct interface with C-Level executives across five countries

Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Team Lead Pricing (Sales), EMEA

MAN Truck & Bus (Volkswagen Group)

Developed and implemented pricing strategies and training for regional leadership teams, directly contributing to revenue growth and improved margin performance
Advised C-level executives and regional presidents on commercial strategy, talent readiness, and organizational alignment

Nov 2011 - Present

14 years 5 months

Hybrid

Independent Interim Manager & Business Consultant

Self-employed

Executive team building & leadership development in agile/hybrid transformation environments
Change management & organizational restructuring
Virtual team leadership & remote organization design
Crisis management & performance turnaround
Interim C-Level coverage (HR, Operations)

Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

2 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Product Manager Truck & Business Solutions

MAN Truck & Bus (Volkswagen Group)

Sep 2007 - Oct 2011

4 years 2 months

Project Consultant

Audi, Continental, BMW

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Insurance, and Retail.

Professional Services

Automotive

Insurance

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, Operations, Project Management, Customer Service, and Sales.

Human Resources

Strategy

Operations

Project Management

Customer Service

Sales

Summary

Seasoned leader with 20+ years driving business transformation, organizational excellence, and measurable growth across SaaS, automotive, and industrial sectors. Proven track record in:

Rapid organizational turnaround: Successfully led restructuring initiatives, culture transformation, and performance optimization in complex, multi-national environments.
Cross-functional leadership: Managed pan-European teams (30+ experts across 5 countries) delivering strategic initiatives from conception to successful launch.
Revenue & efficiency impact: Developed new business solutions generating additional revenue streams while implementing scalable processes.
Change catalyst: Expert in leading organizations through digital transformation, M&A integration, operational restructuring and hypergrowth.

Skills

Ms 365
Salesforce
Sap
Atlassian Jira
Atlassian Confluence
Personio
Kendox

Languages

German

Native

Spanish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2006

University of Applied Science, Munich

Diploma degree in Industrial Engineering & Business Administration · Industrial Engineering & Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Oct 1991 - Jun 2000

German School Barcelona

High School Graduate · Barcelona, Spain

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

DGQ-Certificate Quality Assurance Representative And Internal Auditor

DGQ

VW Leadership Qualification Training & License

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Professional Services 14.5 y

Avg length 4 y 6 m

Longest experience 14 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Vice President People, Culture & Organization, Senior Manager Professional Services for Strategic Customers (B2B), PAN-EU, Senior Program Manager - Global Strategic Initiatives

Main industries Professional Services, Automotive, Insurance

Main business areas Human Resources, Strategy, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jennifer based?

Jennifer is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jennifer speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jennifer have?

Jennifer has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Jennifer has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Jennifer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jennifer be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jennifer would be well-suited for roles such as: Vice President People, Culture & Organization, Senior Manager Professional Services for Strategic Customers (B2B), PAN-EU, Senior Program Manager - Global Strategic Initiatives.

What is Jennifer's latest experience?

Jennifer's most recent position is Vice President People, Culture & Organization at Xempus.

What companies has Jennifer worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jennifer has worked for Xempus, Amazon Business, MAN Truck & Bus (Volkswagen Group), and Self-employed.

Which industries is Jennifer most experienced in?

Jennifer is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Insurance. Jennifer also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Jennifer most experienced in?

Jennifer is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Operations. Jennifer also has some experience in Project Management, Sales, and Product Development.

Which industries has Jennifer worked in recently?

Jennifer has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Jennifer worked in recently?

Jennifer has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Operations.

What is Jennifer's education?

Jennifer holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering & Business Administration from University of Applied Science, Munich.

Does Jennifer have any certificates?

Jennifer has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), DGQ-Certificate Quality Assurance Representative And Internal Auditor, and VW Leadership Qualification Training & License.

What is the availability of Jennifer?

Jennifer will be available part-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Jennifer?

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