Janine Braunwalder
About Janine Braunwalder
Janine Braunwalder is the Lead HR Strategy & Projects at Climeworks, with a diverse background in HR and recruiting roles across various organizations in Switzerland.
Lead HR Strategy & Projects at Climeworks
Janine Braunwalder currently holds the position of Lead HR Strategy & Projects at Climeworks. She has been in this role since 2024, based in Zurich, Switzerland. In this capacity, she is responsible for shaping and executing the company's HR strategies and overseeing a range of projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Career Progression at Climeworks
Janine Braunwalder's career at Climeworks has seen a steady progression through several pivotal roles. She started as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2020 to 2021, followed by a position as Talent Manager until 2023. For seven months in 2023, she served as HR Project & Strategy Manager. Her long-standing contributions demonstrate her deep expertise in HR strategy and talent management.
Previous Roles at Bain & Company
Before joining Climeworks, Janine Braunwalder amassed significant experience at Bain & Company. She worked as a Recruiting Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 after serving as a Recruiting Associate for two years. Her initial role at Bain & Company was as a Working Student Recruiting from 2016 to 2017. These roles enabled Janine to hone her skills in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Educational Background in Psychology and Management
Janine Braunwalder has a strong academic background. She studied Psychology and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Zurich between 2011 and 2015, and a Master of Science from 2016 to 2018. Her studies also included a year at Universitat de Barcelona, earning another Bachelor of Science in Psychology. More recently, she focused on Change Management at FHNW, achieving a CAS in 2023, and engaged in a Leadership Development Program at Universität St.Gallen from 2024 to 2025.
Interim Team Leadership and Outdoor Enthusiast
From November 2023 to May 2024, Janine Braunwalder served as the interim Team Lead for Office Management at Climeworks, where she oversaw a team of four direct reports. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Janine enjoys outdoor activities, especially hiking, which allows her to unwind and find inspiration in scenic views. Her passion for team building and development is highly regarded in the teams she works with.