Jan Thore Schmidt

Jan Thore Schmidt is an experienced professional in employee relations and human resources, currently serving as the Head of Employee Relations at AstraZeneca since January 2024. Previously, Jan held the position of Labor Relations Manager at Diebold Nixdorf, where responsibilities included overseeing works council committees, advising on employment law, managing restructuring projects, and leading tariff harmonization initiatives. Jan's background also encompasses roles as HR-Manager and Interim Human Resources Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where support and mentorship were provided to employees while implementing HR processes during the pandemic. Earlier career experiences include positions as HR-Generalist at ORSAY and legal clerk roles at the Schleswig-Holsteinisches Oberlandesgericht, focusing on employment law. Jan holds a Second State Exam from Schleswig-Holsteinisches Oberlandesgericht and a First State Exam in Law from Kiel University.