HR responsible for Karo Pharma in all countries as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, DACH, UK, Netherlands et al and part of the corporate management team. I created the right environment and took care of integration of people and processes in general and after M&A to create a solid, integrated company ready for future growth where people are proud to work for.Key achievements:● Created collaboration, clearness about the future goals by developing and executing on a future proof organizational structure ● Lead the Karo culture program with as result a shared purpose and values for the integrated company● Created unity and a feeling of one Karo by implementing future proof HR policies as development and bonus programs applicable for the different countries● Complimented by unions, individuals and remaining team for leading the restructuring processes in a fair and communicative way ● Improved satisfaction and engagement by coaching individuals, teams and managers etc.Besides my HR role I was (legal) responsible and General Manager for the Dutch team and lead direct and indirect 35 people. I decided to leave Karo due to the extensive weekly travel to the Nordics.One of the things that distinguish me is that I will always use the power of the crowd to create a better organization, increase engagement, create awareness and connection between organization, departments and countries. For Karo I was at the cradle of the Karo Community as an incubator for new ideas from teams across the organisation. Entrepreneurship, collaboration and commercial insight come together at Karo Pharma. With headquarters in Stockholm, products sold in more than 60 countries and around 200 employees across 10 countries, Karo enjoys the benefits of being fast and flexible in an industry dominated by big players.

Responsible for HR and Finance, manage the employees and lead concrete projects; creating a future proof plan and advice on the execution for future growth, implemented a benefits plan for pension and others

Responsible for strategic advice, renewal and improvement of the quality of HR, Legal and Employee Education (17 FTE).Key achievements:● Slashed costs by 10% by enhancing and simplifying processes and policies● Upgraded the level of service for the HR department from sufficient to good without extra people and during a period of restructuring and growth.● Motivate talents (and reducing costs) by implementing a leadership program and continuous learning programmes for all employees by using the available talent within the organization.● Reduced costs by declining sick leave from 8,2% till 4,8%.

Supporting and advising the managers regarding HR Work, I lead initiatives and projects, f.i to increase the employee experience, restructuring, HR subject matter expert and I supported managers by defining future functions or organizations and provide an actionable plan.

Besides the day-to-day HR advice work I was responsible for different projects, like implementation of leadership programs, implementation of HR policies, implementation of Competence Management, implementation of a bonus program.