Vanessa Ruhtz

Vanessa Ruhtz is an experienced professional in executive development and talent management, currently serving as the Strategic Executive Development & Talent Management Lead at Deutsche Bahn since August 2023. Previous roles include Director of Global Executive Development at Marquard & Bahls AG, where responsibilities encompassed global talent development and performance management, and Global HR Business Partner at Mabanaft, focusing on strategic HR alignment with business goals. Additional experience includes positions as Senior HR Business Partner at Schneider Electric, Head of HR Management & Compliance Officer for Asia at METRO Cash and Carry Asia, and various HR roles at METRO AG and Commerzbank AG. Vanessa holds multiple educational credentials including a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organization Management from the University of Applied Sciences, Aachen, and has developed expertise in transformational leadership and coaching through programs at Cambridge Judge Business School and coaching academies.