Uli Heitzlhofer
About Uli Heitzlhofer
Uli Heitzlhofer is the Head of Learning and Development at Hinge Health, where he has worked since 2023. He previously held various roles at Google and Lyft, contributing significantly to performance management and learning initiatives.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Uli Heitzlhofer serves as the Head of Learning and Development at Hinge Health, a position he has held since 2023. Based in San Francisco, California, he focuses on enhancing the learning and development initiatives within the organization. His role involves implementing strategies that support employee growth and align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Google
Heitzlhofer has a significant history with Google, where he worked in various capacities from 2011 to 2017. He started as a Performance Management Specialist, then progressed to Executive Development Program Manager, and later became the Global People Development Program Manager. He led the redesign of Google's performance management system, which was launched company-wide in 2014, and played a key role in training managers to adopt a new performance management philosophy.
Experience at Lyft
From 2017 to 2023, Heitzlhofer was the Head of Learning and Development at Lyft. In this role, he contributed to the overhaul of the company's Learning & Development portfolio and integrated People Development into Lyft's strategic agenda. He focused on initiatives such as establishing a flexible work policy and enhancing internal mobility, while also building a holistic talent management strategy.
Educational Background
Heitzlhofer holds a Master's degree in International Business from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), where he studied from 2002 to 2008. He also studied at The University of Edinburgh and Montpellier Business School, furthering his expertise in international business during his academic career.
Early Career Experience
Uli Heitzlhofer began his career as an HR OD Intern at Heidelberg US in 2008. He later worked as an HR Trainee at GEA Group from 2009 to 2010. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in human resources and organizational development.