Swenja Kastrup
About Swenja Kastrup
Swenja Kastrup is the Global Human Resources Business Partner for BU Mining at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany. She has over a decade of experience at thyssenkrupp, holding various roles in HR and strategy.
Current Position at Thyssenkrupp
Swenja Kastrup is currently employed as the Global Human Resources Business Partner for the BU Mining division at thyssenkrupp. Based in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, she is responsible for overseeing HR operations within the mining business unit, leveraging her extensive experience within the company.
Career History at Thyssenkrupp
Swenja Kastrup has been with thyssenkrupp for over a decade, beginning her journey in 2008. Over the years, she has held various roles; initially, she worked as an Assistant to the Branch Manager at ThyssenKrupp Stahl-Service-Center GmbH. She then served as an Executive Assistant, initially at thyssenkrupp Management Consulting and later to the Head of Corporate Strategy Function. Subsequent positions included Expert Personnel Development/Head of Apprentices, HR Business Partner, and Strategy Expert Recruiting. Her career trajectory illustrates a transition from assistant roles to strategic HR positions within thyssenkrupp.
Educational Background
Swenja Kastrup's educational journey includes a Master of Arts in Management (Human Resources) from FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management, which she completed between 2010 and 2014. Prior to that, she achieved a Diplom-Kauffrau (FH) in Betriebswirtschaft from Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW), studying from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she attended Harvard Extension School for one year from 2004 to 2005.
Experience in Personnel Development and Recruitment
Throughout her tenure at thyssenkrupp, Swenja Kastrup has garnered substantial experience in personnel development and recruitment. From 2012 to 2015, she served as the Expert Personnel Development/Head of Apprentices. Later, she worked in a strategic HR role as the Strategy Expert Recruiting from 2019 to 2020, showcasing her expertise in developing HR strategies and managing talent acquisition processes.
Career Progression
Swenja Kastrup's career at thyssenkrupp demonstrates significant professional growth, transitioning from an assistant role to strategic HR positions. Her role evolution reflects her development and increasing responsibilities within the organization, highlighting her capabilities in human resources and strategic management.