Petra Simoner

Petra Simoner has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies. Petra currently holds the position of Global Head of Talent, Development, Performance Management & Internal Communication at Sulzer since January 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Philips from 2020 to 2022 as an Interim Project Lead Strategic Talent Initiatives. Before their role at Philips, Petra held various positions at the company, including Global Head of Talent, Global Program Lead Royal Philips University, Global Program Lead Market to Order (M2O) Academy, Senior Director Commercial Capability Development Lead, Senior Director and Head of HR Area Middle East, Head of Global Talent Management, AD INTERIM Regional HR Lead WENA, Director Management Development, and Senior HRM DAP Central & Eastern Europe. Petra also worked at Korn Ferry Futurestep as an Associate Consultant from 2000 to 2002 and at Das Agenturhaus Werbe Und Marketing GmbH as a Junior Account Manager from 1999 to 2002.

Petra Simoner completed their education at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 1994 to 1999, where they earned a degree in Business Administration and International Trade with a specialization in HRM. Prior to that, they attended HLF Villach from 1989 to 1994, but their degree and field of study were not specified.