Vessela Krissel-Founder
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People & Growth Leader | Interim HR Executive | Aligning GTM Strategy, Leadership & Team Performance
Mindful Concepts
I partner with founders and leadership teams to align people, performance, and go-to-market strategy, helping organisations scale with strong teams and confident leaders.
𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
- Interim / Fractional HR Leadership
- GTM Team Restructuring & Alignment
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Leadership & Culture Programs
I am also the founder and host of 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐇𝐄𝐑®, a platform connecting ambitious women to grow, lead, and transform together.
VP People and Organization
think-cell Software GmbH
- Key member of the executive team, driving the people agenda to align with business goals
- Led company-wide HR transformation, shaping a high-performance culture and fostering engagement (from Japan to USA – 4 locations)
- Oversaw all HR areas, including talent strategy and leadership development
- Developed HR policies and governance frameworks to support the business
Director HR MIS
Novanta Inc.
- Responsible for the HR function of MIS (400 people, across Germany, Czech Republic and USA)
- Led the people function, implementing strategic HR initiatives
- Part of the regional executive team
Coach and Mentor
Femme Palette
- Provide coaching and mentoring to women stepping into new careers or from underrepresented backgrounds
Start-Up Mentor
Workplace Accelerator
- Mentor start-up founders on the people and organisation topics of their organisations
Global Head of P&O
simplesurance GmbH
- Part of the executive team, driving people strategy in alignment with business goals
- Led and scaled the people function, implementing strategic HR initiatives across all locations (Japan, India, Portugal, UK and Germany)
- Built and nurtured a strong company culture, fostering inclusivity, collaboration and high performance
Global Director P&O
AppLift GmbH
- Executive management
- Global team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Company culture creation
- P&O strategy development
- Stakeholder management
- Financial and budget planning
Global Head of P&O
Ontotext Ltd.
- Responsible for the entire P&O function (from China to USA – 7 locations)
- Part of the executive team
- Crisis management
- Workforce restructuring
Head of TA
Aurubis Ltd.
- Responsible for the HR hiring function in the Bulgarian plant (1000 people)
- Part of the regional executive team
CHRO
HRCR BG
- Responsible for the entire P&O function
- Business development
- Part of the executive team
HR Manager
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Education, Insurance, Metals and Mining, and Advertising.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, and Marketing.
Summary
I am a People & Growth Leader with 20 years of international experience at the intersection of HR, leadership, and go-to-market strategy.
As an Interim HR Executive and certified coach, I partner with founders and leadership teams to align people strategy with commercial ambition. I strengthen GTM organisations, restructure and scale teams, and coach leaders to perform with clarity, accountability, and impact.
I have built award-winning HR functions and led transformation journeys from the inside, not just as an advisor, but as an executive responsible for results. This allows me to bridge strategy and execution, culture and performance, growth and sustainability.
My focus is simple: build strong teams, empower capable leaders, and create structures that enable businesses to scale with confidence.
Skills
- Executive Management
- Global Team Leadership
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Company Culture Creation
- P&O Strategy Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial And Budget Planning
- Crisis Management
- Workforce Restructuring
Languages
Education
M.A. HR Management · HR Management
B. Sc. Psychology · Psychology
Certifications & licenses
Certified Coach
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Vessela is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Vessela speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Bulgarian (Intermediate), German (Intermediate).
Vessela has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Vessela has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Vessela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Vessela would be well-suited for roles such as: People & Growth Leader | Interim HR Executive | Aligning GTM Strategy, Leadership & Team Performance, VP People and Organization, Director HR MIS.
Vessela's most recent position is People & Growth Leader | Interim HR Executive | Aligning GTM Strategy, Leadership & Team Performance at Mindful Concepts.
In recent years, Vessela has worked for Mindful Concepts, think-cell Software GmbH, Novanta Inc., Femme Palette, and Workplace Accelerator.
Vessela is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Education. Vessela also has some experience in Insurance, Metals and Mining, and Advertising.
Vessela is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Marketing.
Vessela has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Insurance.
Vessela has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Strategy.
Vessela holds a Master in HR Management and a Bachelor in Psychology.
Vessela has 1 certificate: Certified Coach.
The availability of Vessela needs to be confirmed.
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