Cathrin Cordewener
About Cathrin Cordewener
Cathrin Cordewener serves as the Head of HR, HQ & Global Functions at Avolta, a position she has held since 2024. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked at Viking Cruises and Page Personnel, and holds multiple degrees in business and management.
Work at AVOLTA
Cathrin Cordewener currently serves as the Head of HR, HQ & Global Functions at AVOLTA. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and operations. Her role involves overseeing HR functions across global operations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining AVOLTA, Cathrin Cordewener worked at Viking Cruises, where she held the position of Director of Human Resources from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Senior Manager in Human Resources at the same company from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes a role as a Senior Consultant at Page Personnel from 2016 to 2017 and as a Recruitment Specialist in Finance and Accounting from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Cathrin Cordewener has an extensive educational background in business and management. She earned a Master's Degree in International Management from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Business from Anglia Ruskin University, completed in 2014. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management from the University of Applied Sciences Munich HSM from 2008 to 2012, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration from Universidad de Guadalajara in 2011.
Internship Experience
In 2010, Cathrin Cordewener completed an internship in Product Management for Italy at DERTOUR. This role lasted for five months and provided her with valuable insights into the tourism and travel industry, enhancing her understanding of product management within this sector.