Markus Kumpf

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Global P&O Digitalization Manager at Siemens

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

Overview

Markus leads Siemens Global P&O Digitalization, focusing on integrating technology and AI to enhance HR processes. His career includes transforming HR organizations in leadership roles at BASF and Accenture, leveraging his background in industrial engineering. Colleagues describe him as a results-oriented executive with strong strategic vision, adept at leading meaningful change and transformation.

He has a strong interest in the deeper implications of artificial intelligence, seeking out thought-provoking perspectives that go beyond standard tech narratives. Markus enjoys reading insightful content, such as HUMAN Magazin, for reflections on the intersection of technology and humanity, making it a source of weekend inspiration.

He is particularly passionate about the "technology of tomorrow" and is known for transforming Siemens in-house recruiters into strategic Talent Acquisition Partners.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Fast Adopter

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

HR Digitalization
Leads Siemens' People & Organization digitalization and previously headed the Recruiting Innovation & Technology team, focusing on implementing tools to enhance HR efficiency.
AI in Recruiting
Views AI as a "lifesaver" for managing large volumes of candidate data and is excited about using new AI-powered search features to find qualified candidates more easily.
Talent Acquisition
Previously served as Siemens' Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe and actively supports TA professionals and events.

Media Appearances

Interview with Markus Kumpf (Siemens) – Apple Podcasts. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Interview with Markus Kumpf (Siemens) – “We don’t choose talent, talent chooses us”. Featured in RecruitmentTech.com Podcast (play.pod.co)

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Work History

10-2025
Global P&O Digitalization Manager at Siemens
7-2018 - 10-2025
Global Head Recruiting Innovation & Technology at Siemens
6-2018
Head of Talent Acquisition Europe at Siemens
Vice President Human Resources at BASF
Senior Manager at Accenture

Education

1989 - 1995
Dipl.-Ing from Technische Universität Berlin

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Insights For Selling To Markus

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Markus is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Markus

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Markus move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Markus take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Markus

Personality Compatibility


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