Axel Kersten

Axel Kersten is an experienced consultant and leader in organizational development, currently serving as the Owner of Axel Kersten Consulting and simultaneously holding a Vice President position at Heidrick & Struggles since January 2013. With a focus on culture change and performance enhancement, Kersten has extensive experience in roles such as Vice President of Talent and Performance Management at T-Mobile and Vice President of Learning and Development at T-Mobile Netherlands. Additionally, Kersten has contributed to academia as a Lecturer at institutions like DAAD German Academic Exchange Service and WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management. With a Master's degree in International Politics and Law from The University of Freiburg, Kersten's career spans multiple sectors with a strong emphasis on leadership, strategy, and international marketing.