MARIELLE SONNENBERG
Amsterdam
Summary
Dynamic and Visionary HR Executive with a Strong Focus on Organizational Development.
Transformational leader with over 16 years of proven success in HR strategy, analytics, and talent management. Dedicated to driving business growth through innovative, data-driven solutions. Skilled at building and leading global teams to deliver strategic and operational excellence. Excited to leverage extensive experience and a track record to excel as the Global Head of Organizational Development at Expedia.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Vice President
Wolters Kluwer
01.2019 - Current
- Spearheads Organizational Design efforts, optimizing structures and workflows Resulting in increased in operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Leads Skills Intelligence and Listening Strategy initiatives, driving talent development and engagement
- Orchestrated cross-functional initiatives to tackle intricate Talent Management challenges, improving employee, team- and business performance across diverse Divisions & business units
- Collaborates with the Division leaders to streamline operations, leveraging data-driven Workforce Planning scenarios to enhance effectiveness and optimize costs
- Architected an enterprise-wide DEI&B framework, recognized for enhancing workplace diversity (awarded Best Place to Work for Women; introduced ESG metric for CEO and directs)
- Ensures compliance with HR data privacy regulations to safeguard employee information and maintain ethical data handling practices.
Global Head of HR Strategy & Analytics
Wolters Kluwer
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Established the Global Center of Excellence (CoE) for People Strategy, Analytics & Reporting
- Successfully implemented HR systems (like Workday) as part of the digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency
- Guided Talent Development and Talent Acquisition with actionable insights leveraging AI/ML, NLP, Regression, and Deep Learning
- Led sustainability efforts from a workforce data perspective, resulting in listing in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Senior Manager/Consultant Talent & Performance
Accenture
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Led teams of consultants to develop and implement products and solutions supporting global clients in improving their operating models, organizational design, and organization health assessments
- Provided strategic support to clients across various industries focusing on talent strategy, organizational design, and change management
- Generated significant revenue for Accenture by providing strategic support to clients across various industries
- Initiated and led the first worldwide Talent Management Effectiveness Study, providing actionable insights into employees’ expectations and values
- Established Accenture as a leader in the HR Analytics arena and developed revenue-generating offerings.
Visiting Professor
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Authored over 100 business and academic articles and 3 books
- Developed and delivered OB and HR modules for International part-time MBA programs
- Lectured on HR Analytics, Talent Management & Psychological Contracts for MBA, MSc, and BA programs
- Supervised over 20 Master theses in HR studies.
Education
PhD - Business and Economics
Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Erasmus Research Institute of Management
01.2006
Master of Science (MSc) - Business Economics
Erasmus University, Rotterdam
01.1999
Skills
- HR Strategy development
- HR Analytics & Reporting
- Organizational Design
- Talent Management
- Skills Intelligence
- Change Management
- Compliance & Data Privacy
- Collaborative Leadership
Accomplishments
- Received several internal awards for progressive impact and a collaborative & inclusive approach.
- Received several awards for Thought Leadership in the area of HR and data analytics.
- Recognized by the global community as a 'woman worth watching in Data, People Analytics, and HR Tech.'
Languages
Dutch
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
HR Vice President
Wolters Kluwer
01.2019 - Current
Global Head of HR Strategy & Analytics
Wolters Kluwer
01.2014 - 01.2019
Senior Manager/Consultant Talent & Performance
Accenture
01.2005 - 01.2013
Visiting Professor
01.2000 - 01.2019
PhD - Business and Economics
Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Erasmus Research Institute of Management
Master of Science (MSc) - Business Economics
Erasmus University, Rotterdam
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