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Olaf Drewicke

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Olaf Drewicke
Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 1 month
Hamburg, Germany

Owner/Counselor

Management & Karriere

  • HR management consulting, transformation & restructuring, leadership coaching
  • Acting HR Director Europe, FMCG, Berlin/NYC
  • Acting Head of HR, Private University, Bremen
  • Acting HR Director, Automotive, Bremen
  • Acting SVP Human Resources, Ship Building & Construction, Hamburg
  • Acting Senior HR Business Partner, Chemicals & Pharma, Hamburg
  • Acting Head of People & Culture, Energy, Hamburg
  • Acting Head of HR, FMCG/Production site, Hamburg
  • Leading the transformation agenda to support business profitability & people growth
  • Leading restructuring activities to execute change & organizational development
  • Coaching & counselling to leadership board, managers and employees
  • Selecting, recruiting and retaining top employees at all levels in the organization
  • Managing labor relations and unions
  • Negotiating reconciliation of interests & social plans in Germany and internationally
  • Leading the HR team to support day to day activities
  • Managing company external relations with governmental & local authorities
  • Aligning business needs to HR processes & procedures
  • Introducing performance management tools to support & develop employees and managers
  • Modernizing & investing into HR IS & digitalization
  • Implementing HR IS systems globally (e.g. Workday)
  • Designing & introducing global HR policies to enable good & compliant business practices
  • Building partnerships with external providers globally (transformation & outsourcing)
May 2012 - Dec 2017
5 years 8 months
Hamburg, Germany

International Human Resources Manager

Reemtsma/Imperial Brands

  • Contributed to manufacturing, supply and R&D strategy development as part of the functional HR leadership team
  • Advised functional & departmental directors on organization, planning and change management
  • Provided support and guidance on global HR issues including resourcing, management appointments, promotions and expatriation
  • Coordinated career development and talent management processes such as succession management & sourcing, future leader development and roll out of group initiatives
  • Supported managing relations with works councils, trade unions and employee representatives
  • Participated in cross functional group wide project teams (e.g. engagement surveys, 1HR transformation, organizational development, restructuring, social plan & reconciliation of interests)
Jan 2008 - May 2012
4 years 5 months
Hamburg, Germany

Head of HR

Muehlhan AG

  • Global responsibility for all HR at Muehlhan Group of companies, reporting directly to the board of management
  • Implemented HR strategies including development of competence models, revision of the recruitment strategy, systematisation of HR controlling and development of human capital assessment systems
  • Managed appointment and dismissal of senior management and employees groupwide
  • Handled assignment and contract management for international technical staff and senior management
  • Revised group remuneration structure and negotiated bonus and incentive arrangements for international general/senior management
Nov 2004 - Dec 2007
3 years 2 months
Wahlstedt, Germany
On-site

Head of HR Development, Germany Factory

Grundfos

  • Set up an HR and organisational development system at the production site for 650 employees
  • Developed and implemented a strategic HR management system in line with corporate guidelines
  • Introduced and implemented methods and tools for personnel assessment, selection and development (e.g. changing job specifications, competency models, 360° feedback, coaching, potential analyses)
  • Developed staff with potential for senior technical and managerial roles
  • Established an employer brand through press releases, PR, cooperation with universities, internal and external personnel advertising and recruitment programmes
Apr 2002 - Nov 2004
2 years 8 months
Hamburg, Germany

Corporate HR Development Manager

Jungheinrich AG

  • Improved systematic talent management including contract clarification, project planning and presentation strategies
  • Selected and developed staff for senior technical and managerial roles
  • Implemented successful succession planning methods
  • Introduced a dialogue & feedback-oriented corporate culture and provided leadership coaching
  • Enhanced international exchange of employees engaged on projects to strengthen corporate image
Jan 1995 - Mar 2001
6 years 3 months
Bremen, Germany

Head of Training and Development

Arbeiter Samariter Bund e.V.

  • Established and developed a training institute for health professionals including job specifications, employee selection and supervision
  • Developed and implemented vocational training and training concepts
  • Promoted cooperation between organisations, committees and associations in health care to ensure economic viability
  • Achieved international recognition and opinion leadership securing cooperation on socio-political and health politics projects

Summary

Bringing extensive experience in Automotive, FMCG, Life Science, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales & Services, I specialize in aligning people strategies with business goals. My expertise lies in Change-Management, Transformation, and Organizational Development, driving impactful results in dynamic and complex environments. As a hands-on leader with an international perspective, I excel in fostering collaboration across cultures and functions. I am passionate about partnering with the business to enable growth and innovation. Known for my inspiring and motivational mindset, I strive to empower teams, navigate change, and create sustainable value.

Skills

  • Leading The Transformation Agenda To Support Business Profitability & People Growth
  • Leading Restructuring Activities To Execute Change & Organizational Development
  • Coaching & Counselling To Leadership Board, Managers And Employees
  • Selecting, Recruiting And Retaining Top Employees At All Levels In The Organization
  • Managing Labor Relations And Unions
  • Negotiating Reconcilliation Of Interests & Social Plans In Germany And Internationally
  • Leading The Hr Team To Support Day To Day Activities
  • Managing Company External Relations With Governmental & Local Authorities
  • Aligning Business Needs To Hr Processes & Procedures
  • Introducing Performance Management Tools To Support & Develop Employees And Managers
  • Modernizing & Investing Into Hr Is & Digitalization
  • Implementing Hr Is Systems Globally (E.g Workday)
  • Designing & Introduction Of Global Hr Policies To Enable Good & Compliant Business Practices
  • Building Partnerships With External Providers Globally (Transformation & Outsourcing)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1998

University of Bremen

Political science and economics · Bremen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

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