Sonja Karthaus
About Sonja Karthaus
Sonja Karthaus is the Senior Expert People Development at thyssenkrupp, with a career spanning various roles in human resources and people development across multiple organizations.
Current Title
Sonja Karthaus is currently a Senior Expert People Development at thyssenkrupp, a role that involves significant responsibilities in developing talent and fostering growth within the organization.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Sonja held various positions primarily focused on people and talent development. She was the Head of People Development & Recruiting at thyssenkrupp Elevator from 2018 to 2020. Earlier, she worked for four years in Talent Development at ThyssenKrupp, followed by a role as Trainee Human Resources for one year. Additionally, Sonja gained international experience at Henkel, Lüneburg, and SANIMED GmbH, further enriching her diverse background in human resources and development.
Education Background
Sonja Karthaus has a robust academic background with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Management & Human Resources from Leuphana Universität Lüneburg and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration from the University of Cooperative Education, Emsland. She also achieved a Management Assistant certification in Wholesale & Foreign Trade from SANIMED GmbH.
Specializations and Interests
Specializing in systemic coaching, future-oriented leadership, and personal branding, Sonja actively seeks to develop potential and broaden perspectives. She is passionate about these areas and actively engages with her professional network on platforms like LinkedIn for continual inspiration and growth in her focus topics.
Sabbatical Experience
During 2020 and 2021, Sonja took a Sabbatical Break for personal traveling and growth adventure, dedicating seven months to personal development and real-world experiences. This experience likely enriched her perspectives and approaches in her current professional endeavors.