Heike Diakhaté (She/ Her)
About Heike Diakhaté (She/ Her)
Heike Diakhaté is a Senior Talent Development Partner at Adobe, where she has worked since 2011. With a strong background in HR consulting and business coaching, she specializes in leadership development and diversity initiatives.
Work at Adobe
Heike Diakhaté has been employed at Adobe since 2011, currently holding the position of Senior Talent Development Partner. In this role, she oversees Adobe's global allyship program, which emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within the organization. Her tenure at Adobe spans over 13 years, during which she has contributed significantly to talent development initiatives and organizational growth.
Previous Experience in HR and Media
Before joining Adobe, Heike Diakhaté worked at Osney Media as a Senior Conference Producer focused on HR, Media & Finance from 2007 to 2010 in London, United Kingdom. Additionally, she served as the Staff Learning & Development Coordinator at Barking & Dagenham College from 2010 to 2011. Her roles in these organizations provided her with a solid foundation in human resources and organizational development.
Education and Expertise
Heike Diakhaté has a diverse educational background. She studied at Technische Universität Dresden, earning a Magister in English Literature & Culture, Law, and Psychology from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her education at Middlesex University, obtaining a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Business Coaching at Steinbeis-Hochschule-Berlin, where she achieved Systemic Business Coaching in 2014 and Team Coach certification from 2021 to 2022.
Coaching and Development Specialization
Heike Diakhaté specializes in systemic business coaching and team coaching, with a focus on leadership development. Her expertise in these areas is supported by her educational qualifications and her role in talent development at Adobe. She has also engaged in Business Coaching training at Brainbirds, where she achieved Design Thinking in 2018.
HR Consulting and Recruitment Experience
Heike Diakhaté has extensive experience in executive search and direct recruitment across the EMEA region. Her background in HR consulting and business partnering has contributed to her ability to foster organizational growth and development. This experience complements her current role at Adobe, where she applies her skills to enhance talent development strategies.