Dr. Janin Schwartau
About Dr. Janin Schwartau
Dr. Janin Schwartau is the Global Head of Learning and Transformation at thyssenkrupp and a Member of the Supervisory Board at thyssenkrupp Materials Services. She has extensive experience in orchestrating sustainable transformation processes and creating impactful learning experiences for top leaders.
Current Positions at thyssenkrupp
Dr. Janin Schwartau holds the position of Global Head of Learning and Transformation at thyssenkrupp in Essen and the surrounding region. Additionally, she serves on the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Materials Services. At thyssenKrupp Academy, she is the Geschäftsführerin, also based in Essen. Her roles incorporate overseeing learning initiatives and transformation projects across the organization.
Previous Experience at thyssenKrupp Academy
Prior to her current roles, Dr. Janin Schwartau served as Vice President at thyssenKrupp Academy from 2008 to 2011 in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area. During her tenure, she was responsible for spearheading various educational programs and leadership development initiatives aimed at empowering top-tier management.
Career at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Dr. Janin Schwartau worked at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants for over a decade. From 1998 to 2008, she was a Project Manager in Frankfurt am Main where she managed strategic consultancy projects. Before that, she was an Editor from 1995 to 1997 in Berlin, contributing to the firm’s knowledge base and editorial content.
Early Professional Experience
Dr. Janin Schwartau's early career includes working at Deutsch-Italienische Handelskammer as part of the Marketing and Sales department for five months between 1994 and 1995 in Milan and the surrounding region. This role provided her initial exposure to international business environments.
Educational Background
Dr. Janin Schwartau received her Dipl. Volkswirt from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. She further advanced her academic qualifications by earning a Dr. rer. pol. from Universität Kassel. These institutions equipped her with a deep understanding of economic sciences and policy.
Specialization in Transformation and Learning
Dr. Janin Schwartau specializes in orchestrating sustainable transformation processes with top management teams. She has extensive experience in creating impactful learning experiences for top leaders and has a strong background in building global learning and transformation functions within complex corporate environments.