Ria Kraemer
About Ria Kraemer
Ria Kraemer is the Head of Thyssenkrupp Business Services - Global Shared Services Human Resources, with extensive experience in HR and labor relations across various industries in Germany and the United States.
Current Position at Thyssenkrupp
Ria Kraemer currently holds the position of Head of Thyssenkrupp Business Services - Global Shared Services Human Resources, based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She has been leading this role since June 2016, bringing her expertise in labor relations and HR business management to the forefront of the company's global human resources initiatives.
Previous Tenure at Xerox
From 2011 to 2016, Ria Kraemer served as the Global Transition Director Human Resources at Xerox in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. During her five-year tenure, she was responsible for managing significant HR transitions and transformations at a global scale, leveraging her extensive experience in HR and business management.
Career at IBM Deutschland GmbH
Ria Kraemer held multiple senior HR positions at IBM Deutschland GmbH. These included roles as HCM Senior Consultant from 2006 to 2008, Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2010, and HCM Managing Consultant and People Manager in 2010. Her work at IBM endowed her with substantial experience in handling complex HR projects and managing people effectively.
Educational Background
Ria Kraemer pursued her studies at the European Business College, where she studied International Economics from 1999 to 2003. This academic foundation in international economics has contributed to her robust understanding of global business dynamics and HR management.
Diverse Industry Experience
Throughout her career, Ria Kraemer has worked in various HR and consulting roles across multiple industries including technology, sports, and consumer goods. Notably, she worked at Waterproof Sports & Travel as a Business Consultant and at Procter & Gamble as a Sales and Marketing Consultant. This diverse industry experience has given her a broad perspective and versatile skill set in HR management.