Barbara Hatzer
About Barbara Hatzer
Barbara Hatzer serves as the Head of People at ThoughtWorks in Hamburg, Germany, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in human resources, she has previously worked in various leadership roles at ECE and Barclaycard.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Barbara Hatzer has served as the Head of People at ThoughtWorks since 2018. In this role, she oversees various human resources functions, focusing on talent management and organizational development. Her leadership has contributed to the company's culture and employee engagement strategies. ThoughtWorks is known for its commitment to technology and innovation, and Hatzer plays a key role in aligning people strategies with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Barbara Hatzer held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at Barclaycard as the Head of Human Resources from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she spent five years at ECE, where she held multiple roles, including Head of HR Training & Development and HR Manager International. Her experience spans various aspects of HR, including training, development, and strategic human resource management.
Educational Background
Barbara Hatzer has a solid educational foundation in business and psychology. She studied European Business Studies at Fachhochschule Regensburg, where she achieved a Vordiplom. Additionally, she earned a Diplom in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Universität Regensburg. Hatzer also studied Psychology at Vanderbilt University, further enhancing her understanding of human behavior in organizational settings.
Career Progression
Barbara Hatzer's career in human resources began with her role as Euro Trainee Human Resources at Berner Group from 2002 to 2003. She then advanced to Personalreferentin at the same company for a year. Following her time at Berner Group, she returned to ECE, where she held various positions, including Head of HR Development & Marketing. Her career reflects a steady progression through increasingly responsible roles in human resources.