Alexandra Fischer
About Alexandra Fischer
Alexandra Fischer serves as the Senior Talent Director Europe at IDEO, where she manages leadership development programs and oversees internal communication. With extensive experience in HR and talent management, she has held significant roles at HypoVereinsbank, UniCredit, and Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München.
Current Role at IDEO
Alexandra Fischer serves as the Senior Talent Director Europe at IDEO, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages groupwide Leadership Development Programs, focusing on both design and facilitation. She oversees internal communication and promotes Corporate Learning offerings within the organization. Her work involves enhancing leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the European division.
Previous Experience at HypoVereinsbank and UniCredit
Prior to her current role, Alexandra Fischer worked at HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit Bank AG from 2007 to 2012, where she was involved in Graduate Program Management, Talent Management, and Redeployment in Munich. She then transitioned to UniCredit, serving as the Head of HR for the UniCredit S.p.A Munich Branch from 2012 to 2019, where she worked in both Munich and Milan. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in talent management and organizational development.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Alexandra Fischer has an extensive academic background. She studied Psychology at Bielefeld University, earning a Pre-Diploma in 2001. She later achieved a Diploma in Psychology from RWTH Aachen University in 2006. Additionally, she pursued various professional development courses, including Project Management Professional at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in 2017, and Mediator/Business-Mediator at Akademie Perspektivwechsel from 2009 to 2010. Her education also includes studies in Experience Design at KAOSPILOT and Team Coaching at the University of Cambridge.
Contributions to Hacking HR
Since 2021, Alexandra Fischer has been a Founding Member and part of the Expert Council at Hacking HR. In this capacity, she contributes her expertise in talent management and organizational development, focusing on innovative approaches to human resources. Her involvement with Hacking HR reflects her commitment to advancing the field of HR through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Leadership Development Initiatives
In her professional career, Alexandra Fischer has designed and implemented an HR Functional Academy aimed at fostering upskilling and cultural change within organizations. She is also responsible for designing onboarding programs specifically for newly promoted managers, assisting them in their role transitions. These initiatives demonstrate her focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness and supporting organizational growth.