Interim Head of Reward (VP – Reward)

Key member of the People Function leadership team, reported directly to the CHRO and worked closely with the executive committee and private equity owners.

• Created and led a high-performing team of seven reward professionals, consistently positioned in the top 5% of high performers within HBX
• Led four different M&A activities with total impact over 10000 employees across 25 countries
• Acted as chief of staff to the CHRO during the implementation of the HR operating model
• Led the successfully implement of workday compensation module
• Designed communicated and managed more than 25 different incentives, bonus and commission plans
• Established and implemented HBX Group total rewards and talent mobility identity
• Implemented a global grading structure across 650 different roles using Korn Ferry methodology
• Established and managed executive compensation covering base salary, bonus, and equity (shares)
• Created and acted as a key member of HBX remuneration committee (chaired by HBX chairman)
• Improved internal equity by establishing company specific salary ranges for all roles and countries
• Enhanced transparency on internal and external competitiveness through education and data insight
• Transformed ad hoc salary awards to a clear salary and bonus review processes
• Designed and implemented the first e-learning course to upskill manager on remuneration decisions

Responsible for shaping and project managing the successful implementation of the regional reward strategy and for providing business partner support and expertise on reward initiatives.

• Introduced four new remuneration initiatives to diversify competitiveness
• Adjusted benefits strategy to align with organizational values and local needs
• Project managed the design and implementation of a self-funded incentive for commercial roles
• Assigned as Willis Towers Watson job evaluation expert
• Created a global framework for salary ranges across 50 countries adopted across the organization
• Standardized and automated benchmarking process
• Managed the salary and bonus review process for the EMEA region

Responsible for providing consultancy advice and support to the existing client portfolio whilst also ensuring that a year-on-year organic growth of the existing portfolio is achieved.

• Influenced reward strategy for retail, automotive and tech organizations
• Founded aerospace & defense and construction materials forum
• Designed and implemented salary ranges and bonus schemes for key clients covering more than 20000 employees across 26 operating countries
• Exceeded commercial targets by 30%
• Managed a team of 2 reward analysts and mentored a team of 2 reward consultants