Katharina Luedorf

Katharina Luedorf has an extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles in talent management and human resources. Katharina is currently serving as the Director of Global People Development & Talent Management at Huf Group since April 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Manager of Global People Development & Talent Management at Huf Group from April 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Huf Group, Luedorf briefly worked as the Head of People Development at VOSS Automotive in February 2021 and March 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Teamlead of Talent & Performance Management at ALDI Nord from August 2019 to December 2020.

Luedorf's career includes significant roles at GKN Powder Metallurgy, where they worked as the Director of Global Talent Management from October 2014 to July 2019. Additionally, they held the position of Manager of Development & Training for Europe & Asia Pacific at GKN Powder Metallurgy from October 2010 to September 2014.

Katharina began their career at GKN Sinter Metals, where they held various roles, including Manager of Development & Training for Europe from September 2002 to September 2010. Katharina also briefly served as the Human Resources Manager at GKN Sinter Metals Filters GmbH Radevormwald from January 2006 to March 2007.

Their earliest work experience was as a Trainee in Human Resources at GKN Driveline from November 2000 to August 2002, where they completed projects in HR across multiple locations including Birmingham, UK. Prior to this, Luedorf started their professional journey as an Industrial Clerk at Gebrüder Honsberg, where they completed an apprenticeship in Industrial Clerk from September 1991 to January 1994.

Throughout their career, Luedorf has gained expertise in talent management, leadership training, performance management, and organizational development. Katharina is also licensed in Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), 360 Degree Feedback, and Facet5, and certified as a Process Continuous Improvement Leader (PCIL).

Katharina Luedorf graduated from Bergische Universität Wuppertal in 2000 with a degree in Economics, majoring in Human Resources. Katharina previously attended Gebrüder Honsberg from 1991 to 1994, where they obtained a degree in Industrial Clerk. In addition, they have obtained various certifications such as Professional Scrum Master, 360 Degree Feedback Coach, Advanced Leadership Development Programme, Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, MBTI License, Process Continuous Improvement Leader (Lean Enterprise), Talent Q, and Train The Trainer. The specific institutions and years of obtaining the certifications are not provided in the information.