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Head of Integrated Talent Management

HARIBO is a family company which is now run by the third generation. The founder, Hans Riegel Snr., registered HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG in the Bonn commercial register on 13th December 1920. HARIBO is an acronym for HAns RIegel BOnn. The product, the "dancing bear," created by the founder, Hans Riegel Snr., has become HARIBO's most famous product and is known worldwide as the 'Goldbr' = Gold Bear. Today, HARIBO is the world market leader in the fruit gum and liquorice segment. Worldwide, 100 million GOLD BEARS alone are produced daily. The continuous brand management with the highest quality-control and consumer confidence is largely responsible for the success story at our 16 production facilities throughout Europe. We now employ nearly 7,000 people world-wide.

I am a strategic Human Resource Business Leader responsible for driving organizational effectiveness through business transformation, organization design, change management, talent management, and strong HR business partner relationships. I’ve helped organizations as large as $40B and as small as $75M build teams in consumer goods, diversified manufacturing, and healthcare industries domestically and internationally. My primary focus is to make a difference to a team where I can help lead stronger business outcomes that unlock the potential of individuals and teams. Many of my previous customers from the C-suite to the front line individual contributors have provided consistent positive feedback regarding my ability to understand the business, provide high impact counsel and to deliver practical solutions.