Lars A. Gollenia
About Lars A. Gollenia
Lars A. Gollenia serves as the Managing Director for Germany at Spencer Stuart, where he leads the EMEA Practice for Digital & Technology. He has extensive experience in business transformation and consulting, having held various leadership roles at SAP prior to his current position.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Lars A. Gollenia serves as the Managing Director for Germany at Spencer Stuart, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the firm's efforts in recruiting top executives, including Board Members and CXOs. He also functions as the EMEA Practice Leader for Digital & Technology, a role he has occupied since 2020. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, he advises clients on digital leadership topics across various industries, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and business transformation.
Previous Experience at SAP
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Lars A. Gollenia held several key positions at SAP. He served as the Global Head of Business Transformation Services from 2009 to 2015, where he focused on driving business change across the organization. Prior to that, he was the Head of Business Consulting for Switzerland and Austria from 2004 to 2006. He also held the position of Vice President for EMEA Business Consulting from 2006 to 2008. His tenure at SAP spanned over a decade and involved significant responsibilities in consulting and business transformation.
Education and Expertise
Lars A. Gollenia has a strong academic background in business. He studied at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where he earned a Diplom-Kaufmann in Business Administration and Management from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education at Harvard University, completing a program in International Business in 1995 for 11 months. This educational foundation supports his expertise in digital leadership and business transformation, making him a valuable asset in his current role.
Professional Development
Lars A. Gollenia participated in the SSI Onboarding class, which is part of Spencer Stuart's commitment to professional development for its executives. This program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of leaders within the firm, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of their roles and provide high-quality service to clients.