Thomas Fendt
About Thomas Fendt
Thomas Fendt serves as the Academy Dean at AMZL Academy Berlin and has a diverse background in operations management and training across various organizations, including Amazon and the Bundeswehr.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Thomas Fendt serves as the Academy Dean at the AMZL Academy Berlin, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing training and development initiatives within Amazon Logistics. His focus is on enhancing operational efficiency and employee performance through structured educational programs.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Fendt has held multiple positions at Amazon, contributing to various teams and projects. He was part of the Prime Now! EU Launch Team as an Operations Manager in 2015, where he worked for five months in London. He later served as an Area Manager for Stow & Spacemanagement from 2013 to 2015 in Brieselang, and as a Site Leader for Amazon Prime Now Operations in 2016 for seven months in Berlin. Additionally, he worked as an Operations Manager Outbound at Amazon Logistics from 2020 to 2021.
Military Background
Fendt has a significant background in the Bundeswehr, where he served in various capacities from 2000 to 2012. His roles included Officer, Concept Developer at the Transformation Center German Armed Forces, and Assessment Officer at the Assessment Centre. His military experience provided him with skills in leadership, strategic planning, and operational management.
Education and Qualifications
Thomas Fendt studied at the Universität der Bundeswehr München, where he focused on Erwachsenenbildung, Personal-/Organisationsentwicklung. He achieved a Diplom-Pädagoge (univ.) degree between 2003 and 2007. This educational background has equipped him with knowledge in adult education and organizational development, which he applies in his current role.
Training Management Experience
Before his current position, Fendt worked as a Training Manager at Hypnosis Zentrum München for ten months in 2016 and 2017. In this role, he was responsible for developing training programs and managing educational initiatives, further enhancing his expertise in training and development.