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Successfully learned Norwegian (Bokmål) to level B2.

Responsible for ensuring we put the right talents into the right roles, from either internal or external sources. Specific accountabilities include:• Leading a compelling employer brand and recruitment marketing strategy that attracts & retains talents• Driving a culture of true talent mobility, enabling external and internal talents to move into the right roles• Building out a candidate-, business-, and data-centric operating model for a talent attraction function• Driving a strategic workforce planning practice based on skills and future talent needs• Leading the Talent Attraction & Employer Branding workstream of the merger with Firmenich

Responsible for ensuring we put the right talents into the right roles, from either internal or external sources. Specific accountabilities include:• Leading a compelling employer brand and recruitment marketing strategy that attracts & retains talents• Driving a culture of true talent mobility, enabling external and internal talents to move into the right roles• Building out a candidate-, business-, and data-centric operating model for a talent attraction function• Driving a strategic workforce planning practice based on skills and future talent needs• Leading the Talent Attraction & Employer Branding workstream of the merger with Firmenich

I enjoy instilling a strong pursuit of excellence as I lead and manage the 60-employee talent acquisition function for a company with 23k people and €8.5B annual turnover.I am focused on launching and embedding innovative employer branding and recruitment strategies, and onboarding a new RPO partner.By building and maintaining loyal professional relationships that meet mutual needs, I am working with my team to strengthen the company’s image and reputation.My top accomplishments here also include restructuring the team to increase recruitment service efficiency while we migrate to a new AI-based recruitment technology.

Deep dive in overhauling executive recruitment for 70% of the business (Nutrition). Under my leadership we upgraded marketing strategies and attracted the best candidates for the job.I launched strategic action plans in talent acquisition planning and executive sourcing with senior leadership that brought exceptional candidates, quick turnaround, and excellent stakeholder management.My top accomplishments here also include administering a fully approved employee value proposition for company-wide rollout.

I productively managed the malnutrition business as well as a direct team of 6 and an indirect team of 25.I led the creation and launch of strategic marketing plans that led to the annual attainment of critical growth and impact goals. Under my guidance, the business grew from €35M to €92M in four years.I developed one of the most sought after teams to work for in DSM’s nutrition business.I was awarded “People Manager of the Year” at an annual executive event, one of only 5 such awards per year and voted for by employees.Partnerships I solidified and deepened include: UNICEF, World Food Program, World Vision, Vitamin Angels, and Partners in Food Solutions, which led to major progress towards important sustainability goals.

My complex global action plan enabled us to align the Quality for Life (QFL) (umbrella branding) philosophy, and institute co-marketing trademarks as a growth component of the organization.Passionate about adding value to my job accomplishments, I ensured QFL stood out from the competition.Under my guidance, we substantially improved branding campaigns and expanded into the food specialties business.I consistently ensured ambitious differentiation and growth plans with key customers.With my global marketing and communications skills, I led a marketing communications redesign for our premix business to maintain a competitive edge. Last but certainly not least, I launched co-branding and customer trademarking that led to the protection and security of several million Euros of business.

Developed, implemented and actively oversaw marketing and business development strategy in the region.Intensive customer-facing market development.Close collaboration with sales team.

Account Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa business. Tasked to maintain existing business and develop new business, both in the commercial field and the food aid field.

Responsible for the medical nutritional care of both hospitalized patients and outpatients. Also led the regional public health nutrition support programme.