Monika Altmaier

Monika Altmaier has an extensive work experience in various organizations. Monika is currently serving as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) since 2018. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Human Resources at FAO, Food and Agricultural Organization from 2013 to 2018, and as the Director of Human Resources at WHO (World Health Organization) from 2009 to 2013.

Before joining international organizations, Monika Altmaier had significant experience in the corporate sector. Monika worked at Siemens for several years, holding various leadership roles such as Project Leader Internationalization, VP Communications, Head of Marketing, and Vice President Marketing, Sales, and Communications. During their time at Siemens, they played key roles in international projects, change management, and strategic business reviews.

Monika Altmaier started their career at Böhme, where they served as an Assistant to the Executive Management, handling various administrative tasks and also working on image campaigns and PR. Before that, they had freelance writing experience at Siemens Telecommunications.

Overall, Monika Altmaier has a strong track record in HR, leadership, and strategic roles across different sectors, including international organizations and corporate companies.

Monika Altmaier pursued their education from 1982 to 1987 at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. During this time, they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Languages and Economics.