Claudia (Dr) Damhuis

CEO

Claudia Damhuis
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 1 month

CEO

IFASG Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, Strahlenschutz und Gefahrgut GmbH

  • Since 2020 SiGeKo for a global fashion house during shop installation across Germany
  • Since 2021 HSE manager for 14 sites of an explosive ordnance clearance company
  • Since 2021 Implementation of HSE quality system (AMS Bau) in 13 client sites across Germany (currently repeat audits)
  • Since 2022 Multiple HSE projects in chemical parks, laboratories and production throughout Germany – regular support, coaching and instructions on-site and remote, testing of the hazardous substances register and operating instructions according to GefStoffV
  • 2022 Inclusion audit for a biotech company (multiple sites in Germany)
  • 2021-2023 Multiple HSEQ compliance audits for clients across Germany in chemical industry/API manufacturing and civil engineering
  • Since 2023 Safety and health coordination projects (SiGeKo) for explosive ordnance clearance (former shooting ranges, diving), chemical parks and construction/civil engineering
  • Since 2024-01-01 HSE manager for a global IT platform company
  • 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31 Interim head of ESH Germany & Austria for a global biotech company
  • Since 2024-07-01 Head of occupational health & safety in the process manufacturing industry
  • Lead of TPM SHE pillar – strategic HSE
  • ISO 45001 management representative
  • Planning and performing audits
  • Implementing workplace safety cultural change through coaching and mentoring stakeholders, successfully supporting stakeholders to leave an intervention list and blacklist of insurers within 12 months
  • Development and implementation of 5S process
  • Development and implementation of permit to work process and training
  • Development and implementation of local Kaizen procedure
  • Development and hand-over of toolboxes on topics including 5S and safety leadership
  • Leadership training and coaching on safety culture
  • HSE expert according to Act on Occupational Physicians, Safety Engineers and Other Occupational Safety Specialists
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
Münster, Germany

Head of Operational Excellence

TAUBER Group Germany

  • Project development for international projects
  • Global HSE management for civil engineering
  • Implementation of HSE management system AMS Bau
  • Assistant to CEO
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years
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Private Family Project

Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
7 years
New York, United States

Principal Consultant

PA Consulting

  • Development of the consulting business in the USA as a founding member of the go-to-market team for the consumer sector
  • Initiator and lead of strategic marketing and change management programs
  • Growth strategy development and implementation
  • Team development and performance management
  • Innovation KPI development, implementation and monitoring
  • CxO client management and executive leadership coaching
  • Development and implementation of digital transformation

Summary

I am a CEO with extensive expertise in health, safety, environment, and quality, having led multiple high-impact projects in complex industries such as chemical production, biotech, construction, and IT. I bring deep experience in implementing safety systems, coordinating large-scale SiGeKo projects, and auditing HSEQ practices. I have successfully guided strategic and cultural change initiatives that improved workplace safety and operational excellence.

My background includes developing project management systems and leading continuous improvement programs like 5S and Kaizen. I offer proven leadership in growth strategy, digital transformation, and stakeholder coaching, backed by certifications in AMS Bau, NEBOSH, and ISO 45001 management.

Skills

  • Hseq Management
  • Change Management
  • Leadership Coaching

Languages

German
Native
English
Native
Dutch
Intermediate

Education

Monell Chemical Senses Center

Postdoctoral Fellowship · Philadelphia, United States

The University of Melbourne

PhD · Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology · Melbourne, Australia

Certifications & licenses

ISO 45001 management representative

Vorest AG Germany

IGC - International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH, UK

Occupational safety specialist

BG Bau, Berlin

Quality management representative

Beuth Hochschule für Technik, Berlin

AMS Bau auditor

BG Bau, Berlin

Radiation protection expert

Helmholtz Zentrum München

Special coordinator knowledge according to Construction Site Ordinance (RAB 30, Annex C)

Leadership Coaching

Delivering Great Consultancy, Train the Trainer

Driving & Releasing Change, People Development

Project Management & PMO

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