Thomas Prückler
About Thomas Prückler
Thomas Prückler is the Vice President of Human Resources at Viking in Basel, Switzerland, with over two decades of experience in various roles within the company.
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Thomas Prückler is the Vice President of Human Resources at Viking. He currently holds this position at Viking in Basel, Schweiz.
Career at Viking
Thomas Prückler has extensive experience at Viking, spanning over two decades. He started as a Hotel Manager in 2001 and progressed to various roles including Purchasing Manager, Director of Purchasing, Director of Onboard Operations, Director of Human Resources River, Executive Director of Human Resources, and currently Vice President of Human Resources. His diverse roles have given him deep insights into the company’s operations and culture.
Human Resources Leadership
Thomas transitioned to human resources leadership in Viking and has held significant positions for nearly a decade. From 2015 to 2024, he occupied roles such as Director of Human Resources River and Executive Director of Human Resources before becoming Vice President of Human Resources. His leadership has been integral to employee development and organizational growth at Viking.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Prückler studied at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, earning a MAS in Environmental Technology and Management from 2019 to 2023. He also studied at Euro-FH Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg, HWS Huber Widemann-Schule AG Basel, and Hotelfachschule Bad Leonfelden. This educational background complements his extensive professional experience in the cruise industry.
Background in Financial Management
Before joining Viking, Thomas worked as a Financial Controller at Scalaria Eventresort from 2000 to 2001. This role marked the beginning of his career, providing him with a strong foundation in financial management, which has proven valuable across his subsequent roles in both operational and human resources capacities at Viking.