Patrick Grau

Patrick Grau is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in human resources management across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of HR for Soccer at Red Bull since October 2022, Patrick oversees the HR BP Teams at soccer clubs, providing strategic direction and coaching HR Managers. Prior to this role, Patrick was an HR Manager and Global HR Business Partner at AkzoNobel from July 2016 to September 2022, managing HR activities in the DACH Region and advising management teams on various HR matters. Earlier roles include HR Manager and Head of HR at OSRAM, where Patrick led strategic HR development, and HR Business Partner at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, focusing on operational workforce planning and recruiting. Patrick holds a Diplom Wirtschaftsjurist from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and is a trained Bank Clerk from Commerzbank AG.