Nils Wandersleben
Diplom‑Psychologist; studied Psychology at the University of Münster, with a focus on Organisational and Educational Psychology. Diploma thesis on the monetary value of assessment centres. Further training in systemic competence for change processes at isb Wiesloch. 20 years of professional experience in HR and sales, including leadership responsibility for teams of over 100 employees. Core areas: management diagnostics, change management, and leadership and organisational development. Extensive corporate background in the chemical and consumer goods industry, including management experience in the Asia-Pacific region. Consulting experience with clients ranging from SMEs to DAX-listed companies.
Professional Career
Since 2016
CORNELIA TANZER – ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT TOOLS, Cologne
Senior Consultant
Since 2016
Independent Consultant
2015 – 2016
Mondelez International (formerly Kraft Foods Deutschland), Bremen
HR Business Partner, Commercial Germany and Area Functions Central Europe
2012 – 2015
Mondelez International (zuvor Kraft Foods Deutschland), Bremen
National Field Sales Manager – Chocolate, Biscuits and Candy
2009 – 2012
Mondelez International (formerly Kraft Foods Deutschland), Bremen
HR Business Partner, Bremen Head Office
2008 – 2008
Google Germany, Hamburg
HR Business Partner DACH & Nordics
2006 – 2008
Cognis Group (Carve-out aus der Henkel KGaA), Düsseldorf
Senior HR Manager and Global HR Partner Finance/IT
2004 – 2006
Cognis Group (Carve-out aus der Henkel KGaA), Bangkok
Senior HR Manager Talent & Rewards Asia-Pacific
2001 – 2004
Cognis Group (Carve-out aus der Henkel KGaA), Düsseldorf
(Junior) HR Manager Global Talent Management
1998 – 2000
ifp, Institut für Personal- und Unternehmensberatung, Cologne
Consultant
Project Experience
- Individual assessments / management audits to support staffing decisions and assess leadership potential
- Group assessment and development centres for (emerging) leaders to assess development needs and define follow-up actions
- Design and implementation of organisational culture and change management projects
- Development of organisational and personnel development concepts (e.g. talent programmes, internal selection processes, talent management)
- Training and coaching programmes focusing on leadership, change management, goal setting and performance reviews
- Introduction of performance appraisal and goal agreement systems
- Evaluation and follow-up of employee surveys and leadership feedback tools (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
Academic Education / Further Education
- Degree in Psychology (Diplom-Psychologe), University of Münster – Focus: Organisational and Educational Psychology
- Systemic Competence in Change Processes (isb – Institute for Systemic Consulting, Wiesloch)
- Certified Mastertrainer for Performance Management (DDI Singapore)
- Certified Reiss Profile Trainer
- Additional training in Compensation Management (Mercer), Job Evaluation (Hay Group)
