Iris Kindl
About Iris Kindl
Iris Kindl serves as the Director of Procurement at the European Patent Office, a position she has held since 2015. She has extensive experience in human resources and legal administration, with a background in law from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Iris Kindl has served as the Director of Procurement at the European Patent Office since 2015. In this role, she oversees procurement strategies and processes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and management. Her tenure in this position has lasted for nine years, contributing to the operational effectiveness of the organization in Germany.
Previous Positions at European Patent Office
Before her current role, Iris Kindl held several key positions at the European Patent Office. She was the Director of Human Resources Operations from 2013 to 2015, focusing on HR strategies and operations. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Human Resources Staff Services and Interim Management Director for Staff Regulations and Change Management from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Legal Research and Administration from 2006 to 2010.
Experience at Avaya
Iris Kindl worked at Avaya as the Head of Human Resources from 2001 to 2006. During her five years in this role, she managed HR functions and initiatives, contributing to the company's workforce development in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Education and Legal Studies
Iris Kindl studied Law at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Her studies spanned two periods: first from 1988 to 1992 for four years, and then from 1996 to 1998 for an additional two years. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in legal principles, which she has applied throughout her career.