Olaf D.-Change. Leadership. People Development.
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Experience
Owner/Consultant
managementundkarriere
HR Director Europe
FMCG
HR Director Germany
Automotive
Head of HR
Private University
Head of People & Culture
Energy Services Provider
SVP Human Resources
Shipbuilding & Engineering
Senior HR Business Partner
Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Plant HR Manager
FMCG
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services.
Summary
I support organizations, leaders, and teams in successfully shaping change, strengthening leadership, and developing potential sustainably—with strategic thinking, practical implementation, and international experience.
Skills
Industry Expertise
- Retail & Consumer Goods (Including Fmcg)
- Automotive
- Mechanical And Plant Engineering
- Services & Skilled Trades
- Education & Social Services
- Traffic, Transport & Logistics
- Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
- Energy
Work Topics/References (Selection)
- Conceptual And Strategic Development Of Hr Management
- Advising Executive Management On Organizational And People Development
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Restructuring And Transformation
- Outplacement & Career Counseling
- Management Audits And Appraisals
- Developing And Conducting Selection Procedures (Acs) For Executives And Managers
- Developing People Development & Organizational Development Concepts
- Cooperation And Negotiations With The Works Council (Works Agreements, Reconciliation Of Interests, Social Plan)
- Supporting And Implementing Hr And Employment Law Measures
- Selecting And Developing Hr Information Systems (E.G. Workday)
- Designing And Implementing Hr Processes & Standards
- Developing And Implementing Compensation Systems
- Leading And Developing Hr Teams Internationally
Consulting Focus Areas
- Career Counseling & Coaching
- Hr Management Consulting
- Hr Projects/Ad Interim
Hr Ad Interim/References (Selection)
- Hr Director Europe, Fmcg, Berlin/Nyc
- Head Of Hr, Private University, Bremen
- Hr Director Germany, Automotive, Bremen/Turin
- Svp Human Resources, Shipbuilding & Engineering, Hamburg
- Senior Hr Business Partner, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Hamburg
- Plant Hr Manager, Fmcg, Hamburg
- Head Of People & Culture, Energy Services Provider, Hamburg
Languages
Education
Political Science & Economics
Certifications & licenses
Certified People and Organizational Development Specialist
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Olaf is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Olaf speaks the following languages: German (Native).
Olaf has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 10 months. Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Olaf would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner/Consultant, HR Director Europe, HR Director Germany.
Olaf's most recent position is Owner/Consultant at managementundkarriere.
In recent years, Olaf has worked for managementundkarriere.
Olaf is most experienced in industries like Professional Services.
Olaf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Olaf attended education in Political Science & Economics.
Olaf has 1 certificate: Certified People and Organizational Development Specialist.
Olaf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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