Gernot Gruber

CEO

Munich, Bavaria, Germany23 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years in global talent development.
Expert in aligning talent strategies with business goals.
Passionate about fostering inclusive workplace cultures.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Talent Development within the SaaS and Finance sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentLearning And DevelopmentOrganizational GrowthLearning ArchitectureTraining InitiativesTraining DevelopmentOrganizational Excellence

Other Skills

Stakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentTraining FacilitationCoachingPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementTraining DeliveryManagement DevelopmentTrainingQuality EnhancementStrategic PlanningCourageInstilling Trust

About

💫Global Talent & Leadership Development | Culture Shaper | People-Driven Strategist Passionate about building inclusive, joyful workplaces where people grow, lead, and thrive. 🔹 10+ years of experience in tech & finance, currently Global Talent Development Lead at Siemens Software 🔹 Lead global talent strategy, succession planning & leadership development for SaaS transformation 🔹 Thrive at the intersection of business impact, cultural change & people empowerment 🔹 Known for leading with grit, empathy, and optimism 💪 🔹 Certified in Prosci Change Management, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, and Human Synergistics International Organizational Culture Inventory (OCI) 🔹 Currently exploring Generative AI in HR & L&D – because learning never stops 🔹 Fluent in 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹🇪🇸🇵🇹 | Deep international experience across diverse, regulated environments

Experience

23 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

9 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Siemens digital industries software

Global Talent Development Lead

Apr 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 1 mo · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Strategically advancing the company's trajectory, I specialize in aligning talent, leadership, and organizational development initiatives with precise strategic goals. My approach ensures seamless integration, fortifying the organization for sustained success.

Stakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingLeadership DevelopmentChange ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentTalent Management

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Learning and Development Manager

Jan 2011 – Mar 2017 · 6 yrs 2 mos · Newbury, England, United Kingdom

As the architect of Learning & Development in EMEA and Asia Pacific, I lead a dynamic professional cohort. My role extended beyond skill-building, fostering collaboration with HR Business Partners and Department Heads to amplify organizational growth and individual excellence.

Training FacilitationCoachingPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementLearning and DevelopmentOrganizational Growth

Procredit academy

Lead Learning Architect

Jan 2005 – May 2009 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, Mozambique

At the helm of the Pro Credit Academy, I drove the global vision and operational excellence. Leading a team, I orchestrated end-to-end training initiatives for contributors and leaders, ensuring strategic alignment and impactful development on a global scale.

Training DeliveryManagement DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentLearning ArchitectureTraining Initiatives

Unicredit bank austria ag

Training and Learning Specialist

Aug 2000 – Dec 2004 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Vienna, Austria

I lead strategic planning, development, and flawless execution of tailored in-house training and quality enhancement programs for Central Europe. My focus ensures targeted solutions for unique challenges, fostering organizational growth and excellence.

TrainingQuality EnhancementStrategic PlanningTraining DevelopmentOrganizational Excellence