Birgit Dikiciler
About Birgit Dikiciler
Birgit Dikiciler is the Vice President of Talent Management and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at MediaMarktSaturn, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Laureate International Universities and Coperion.
Current Role at MediaMarktSaturn
Birgit Dikiciler serves as the Vice President of Talent Management & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at MediaMarktSaturn. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent management strategies and promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Birgit Dikiciler has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Laureate International Universities as Director of Human Resources from 2014 to 2017 in the Berlin Area, Germany. Prior to that, she was the Organisation & People Development Manager for Sappi Fine Paper Europe - Alfeld Mill from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she held positions at Hertie GmbH as Teamleader Organisation & People Development and at Coperion as Director of Human Resources.
Educational Background and Certifications
Birgit Dikiciler holds a Master of Science in Educational Sciences from the University of Regensburg, which she completed from 1998 to 2004. She also earned a Master of Science in International HR Management from Cranfield School of Management between 2012 and 2014. Furthermore, she has a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, demonstrating her expertise in process improvement methodologies.
Specializations and Focus Areas
Birgit Dikiciler specializes in Manufacturing Footprint Optimization, which involves strategic planning to enhance manufacturing efficiency. She focuses on 'New HR' initiatives, including digitalization and employer branding, to transform workforce dynamics. Additionally, she utilizes MBTI and Situational Leadership frameworks in personal coaching and leadership development, and incorporates LEAN principles in continuous improvement and process consulting efforts.
Career Progression and Leadership Roles
Throughout her career, Birgit Dikiciler has held several leadership roles in human resources. She served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Human Resources at Schuler Group for five months in 2019 and as Human Resources Manager at Sappi Fine Paper Europe - Alfeld Mill from 2010 to 2014. Her diverse experience includes a significant tenure at Amazon.de, where she worked in various capacities from 1998 to 2006.