Joerg Duerrbeck
About Joerg Duerrbeck
Joerg Duerrbeck serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at General Atomics, where he leads a team of 100 employees and develops HR strategies aligned with business objectives. He has extensive experience in HR leadership roles across various companies, including Medidata Solutions and GfK, and has worked in both the US and Germany.
Current Role at General Atomics
Joerg Duerrbeck serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company's long-term business objectives. He provides strategic HR leadership and guidance to HR Centers of Expertise. Duerrbeck leads a team of 100 full-time employees across various HR teams, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Previous Experience at Medidata Solutions
Prior to his current role, Joerg Duerrbeck worked at Medidata Solutions as the Vice President of People & Organization Partners, Total Rewards & People Operations from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Medidata Solutions was marked by a focus on enhancing people operations and total rewards strategies. He operated from New York, New York, during his time with the company.
Background in Human Resources at GfK
Joerg Duerrbeck held multiple positions at GfK, including Vice President of Human Resources for GfK Americas from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Vice President of HR Services & Digital Solutions from 2017 to 2019 and as Global Head of Compensation & Benefits from 2011 to 2017. His roles at GfK involved overseeing HR services and compensation strategies across various regions, including the US and Germany.
Education and Professional Training
Joerg Duerrbeck studied at Siemens Professional Education, where he focused on Business Administration and Management. He achieved the qualification of Industriekaufmann, which provided him with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to his career in human resources.
Expertise in Global HR Management
Joerg Duerrbeck has extensive expertise in building cross-geography and cross-cultural teams. His career includes assuming global, regional, and local responsibilities in both the US and Germany. This experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse workplace dynamics and the ability to implement effective HR strategies across different cultural contexts.