Kerstin Kamphaus

Kerstin Kamphaus is an accomplished HR Executive with extensive experience in various European and global settings.

She excels in driving business, organizational, and cultural transformations, emphasizing a solution-focused and pragmatic approach.

With a strategic mindset and clear prioritization skills, Kerstin values fun in the workplace, maintaining a balance between pushing and pulling in leadership.

She is known for her straightforward and no-nonsense communication style, advocating for ownership and empowerment within the team while supporting their growth.

Kerstin is dedicated to enhancing HR processes' robustness and believes in the importance of continuous learning for sustainable business success.

She is a Certified Management Trainer, Organisational Developer, and Business Coach, showcasing a strong commitment to personal and professional development.

Kerstin's educational background includes studying Business Administration at Towson State University, Baltimore, USA, and completing Diplom Ökonomin in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.

Her extensive professional journey includes key roles such as Area North West Continent HR Director at A.P. Moller - Maersk, CHRO at Hamburg Süd, and VP HR Customers & Solutions at Vattenfall.

She has held various leadership positions at Vattenfall, such as Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats, Senior Expert Leadership Development, Vice President Human Resources, Director Human Resources, and Vice President Organisational Development.

Kerstin's early career involved roles like Head of Human Resources at Vattenfall Europe Nuclear Energy GmbH, Head of Human Resources at Vattenfall Energy Trading GmbH, and Human Resources & Marketing Manager at Nordic Powerhouse GmbH.

Prior to her HR leadership roles, she gained valuable experience as a Key Account and Product Manager at HEW AG, Energy Trading, and as a Sales Director Assistant/Key Accounter at Colgate Palmolive.

Throughout her career, Kerstin Kamphaus has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving organizational excellence, fostering a positive work culture, and investing in continuous learning and development for herself and her team.