Karl-Wilhelm Lagemann - Interim Global Talent Acquisition Manager

Q: Where is Karl-Wilhelm based?

Karl-Wilhelm is based in Oranienburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Karl-Wilhelm speak?

Karl-Wilhelm speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Karl-Wilhelm have?

Karl-Wilhelm has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Karl-Wilhelm has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Karl-Wilhelm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What companies has Karl-Wilhelm worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karl-Wilhelm has worked for PharmaHera Service GmbH , LayTec AG , Myonex GmbH , Coherent Corp (NASDAQ) / Finisar Germany GmbH , and Design Thinking Coach & Innovation Management Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Karl-Wilhelm most experienced in?

Karl-Wilhelm is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Transportation . Karl-Wilhelm also has some experience in Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Karl-Wilhelm most experienced in?

Karl-Wilhelm is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Operations . Karl-Wilhelm also has some experience in Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Karl-Wilhelm worked in recently?

Karl-Wilhelm has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Karl-Wilhelm worked in recently?

Karl-Wilhelm has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Operations .

Q: What is Karl-Wilhelm's education?

Karl-Wilhelm holds a Master in Mergers & Acquisitions from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster , a Master in International Management from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin and a Master in International Management from ESCE Paris (École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur) .

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Oranienburg, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2025 - Dec 2025

10 months

PharmaHera Service GmbH

Mail-order pharmacy

Steering and execution of all recruiting activities during strong growth
Sparring and advising the management and HR leadership

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

5 months

LayTec AG

Provider of integrated metrology solutions

Sparring partner for HR leadership; reworking the HR landscape
Reworking the talent acquisition strategy

Aug 2022 - May 2024

1 year 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Myonex GmbH

Partner for Clinical Trial Supplies: manufacturer of clinical investigational products and wholesaler for pharmaceuticals; locations in the US (HQ), UK and, since 10/2022, Berlin

Interim HR lead
Operational and strategic HR work at the Berlin site
Introduction of performance management: training for managers and employees; target agreements and training materials
Compensation & benefits review; introduction of salary bands and pay grades; HR controlling
Since August 2022, working on HR topics ahead of the acquisition (transfer of business); go-live in 10/2022 followed by post-merger workstreams as well as preparations for major restructurings and site growth; rollout of SAGE as HRIS

Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

1 year 6 months

Interim Global Talent Acquisition Manager

Coherent Corp (NASDAQ) / Finisar Germany GmbH

global technology leader in optical communication components

Leading worldwide recruiting and sourcing for Integrated Circuit Engineering and 3D-Sensing departments for II-VI entities, with a strong project focus on the US
Advising on recruiting strategies as well as strategic market watch

Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 9 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Interim Site Head of HR / Interim HR Manager

Coherent Corp (NASDAQ) / Finisar Germany GmbH

Interim HR lead at the Berlin and Braunschweig sites
HR support for around 150 employees (white and blue collar)
HR development (conceptual adaptation of the Oracle ERP HR system for performance review processes, feedback culture, succession planning and management discussions on the related HR development measures; development of a junior program for (junior) high potentials)
HR controlling, HR strategy in close coordination with management
Change support through the M&A process with II-VI Incorporated

Apr 2018 - Present

8 years 5 months

Design Thinking Coach & Innovation Management Consultant

Workshops, customer journey maps and process consulting, organizational development and project support, product sprints, strategy workshops, business model canvas
Led 20+ innovation workshops for DB
Supported and coached founders (focus on high tech)

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

4 months

Germany

Interim Recruiter

houzz Germany

eCommerce

High-volume recruiting (interface with external recruiters) to support scalable growth
Introduced exit interviews, especially for unwanted departures (“regrettable losses”), and collected the input in a backlog.
Implemented training/apprenticeship groups and working student programs to secure talent.

Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 11 months

Interim Talent Acquisition Manager

Coherent Corp (NASDAQ) / Finisar Germany GmbH

Talent acquisition for roles in Germany, Sweden, California and Singapore, applicant management; university initiatives, early talent sourcing and identification
Derived people development initiatives to secure the talent pipeline (especially in niche hardware development roles); assessed demand for people development measures
Outplacement and workforce reduction: individual measures, coaching for affected employees

Aug 2016 - Present

10 years 1 month

Partner

Leiner + Partner HR Mehrwertberatung

Consulting firm for HR management and organizational development

Consulting assignments on HR topics (HR optimization, process consulting, introduction of HR IT solutions)
Change support for growth scenarios and restructuring assignments

Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Working student

Sanofi- Aventis Commercial Operations

CoE People and Organizational Development

Support for planning, delivery and follow-up of Sanofi's Talent Evolution Program, strategic project work (implementation of change measures) with the HR leadership in Berlin, communication with internal and external partners

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Transportation, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Transportation

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, Operations, Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Human Resources

Strategy

Operations

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Skills

Scrum Master Psm 1
Hr Erp System (Sage, Sap, Oracle)
Datev Advanced

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

Master of Laws · Mergers & Acquisitions · Münster, Germany

Sep 2011 - Sep 2016

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

M.Sc. · International Management · Berlin, Germany

Sep 2011 - Sep 2016

ESCE Paris (École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur)

Diplôme de Grande École · International Management · Paris, France

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Professional Services 10 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 10 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Interim Site Head of HR / Interim HR Manager, Design Thinking Coach & Innovation Management Consultant

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Transportation

Main business areas Human Resources, Strategy, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

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Created

August 2026

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Karl-Wilhelm is based in Oranienburg, Germany.

Karl-Wilhelm speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

Karl-Wilhelm has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Karl-Wilhelm has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Karl-Wilhelm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Karl-Wilhelm would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Interim Site Head of HR / Interim HR Manager, Design Thinking Coach & Innovation Management Consultant.

In recent years, Karl-Wilhelm has worked for PharmaHera Service GmbH, LayTec AG, Myonex GmbH, Coherent Corp (NASDAQ) / Finisar Germany GmbH, and Design Thinking Coach & Innovation Management Consultant.

Karl-Wilhelm is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Transportation. Karl-Wilhelm also has some experience in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.

Karl-Wilhelm is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Operations. Karl-Wilhelm also has some experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Karl-Wilhelm has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Transportation.

Karl-Wilhelm has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Operations.

Karl-Wilhelm holds a Master in Mergers & Acquisitions from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, a Master in International Management from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin and a Master in International Management from ESCE Paris (École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur).

Karl-Wilhelm has 1 certificate: SCRUM Master PSM 1.

Karl-Wilhelm will be available full-time from September 2026.

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