Stephanie is an initiative-taking and results-driven HR executive with over 15 years of experience in human resources, sales, and procurement, and more than 5 years in senior leadership roles. She is passionate about leadership, innovation, and driving continuous improvement in HR. Currently, Stefanie is holding the position of Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Evonik Industries AG, a leading global specialty chemicals company with more than 33,000 employees. In this role, she is responsible for leading talent acquisition strategies across more than 100 countries, managing a high performing team, and working closely with key partners to implement cutting-edge HR technologies.
Throughout her career, Stefanie has held key roles at major companies where she led talent management initiatives and developed innovative strategies to identify and nurture high-potential employees. She gained valuable experience at a headhunting company, specialising in executive search and recruitment consulting.
Passionate about leadership and continuous professional development, Stefainie is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of HR professionals and contributing to the ongoing evolution of the HR field.
Outside of work, Stefanie enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in sports like tennis, yoga, and skiing, traveling the globe, and indulging in exquisite dining experiences.
What’s a professional achievement of yours from 2024 that you are proud of?
I managed to reduced cost for Talent Aquisition sustainably by additional 2,5 Mio €uro after already saved the same amount in 2023.
How has the RL Community helped you this year?
The RL Community is the best peer network I’ve ever been a part of. There’s no question that goes unanswered, and it provides a safe space to ask and share. I’ve had many inspiring discussions at events as well as in private conversations.
What is your prediction for the TA industry for 2025?
It will still be hard to find special Talents especially in the US but we will see a shift to more internal hirings especially in Europe. TA teams are even more restricted regarding FTE and budgets