Melisa Gibovic-Danner

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DISC Type : C

HR Director RCV at Boehringer Ingelheim

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Overview

Melisa Gibovic-Danner is a senior HR executive with over 20 years of international experience, currently serving as HR Director RCV at Boehringer Ingelheim. A graduate of SDA Bocconi and Whartons CHRO program, she is focused on creating sustainable HR practices that drive business growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Outside of her corporate role, Melisa is passionate about mentoring the next generation. She volunteers with initiatives like Teach For Austria, visiting schools to share her personal career experiences and inspire students to pursue their professional dreams and believe in their own abilities.

She is a jury member for the prestigious HR Excellence Awards in Germany and the HR Awards in Austria.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

Precise

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Career Development
Her social media activity is centered around sharing employee stories of cross-career moves and encouraging others to develop their own unique professional paths within the company.
Youth Mentorship
Volunteers with organizations like Teach For Austria, where she goes into classrooms to motivate students and provide real-world insights into professional life and career building.
HR Innovation
As a jury member for HR awards and a public speaker, she evaluates and discusses new technologies and innovative approaches in the HR and recruiting landscape.

Media Appearances

Melisa Gibovic-Danner bei Teach For Austria - Boehringer Ingelheim. Featured in Boehringer Ingelheim

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Work History

1-2024
HR Director RCV at Boehringer Ingelheim
1-2023 - 12-2023
Head of HR Strategy / Boehringer Ingelheim RCV at Boehringer Ingelheim
11-2020 - 12-2022
HR Director Northern Europe at Richemont
11-2017 - 10-2020
Head of Talent Acquisition & Management / Leadership Development / Organizational Effectiveness at Boehringer Ingelheim
12-2013 - 9-2017
Head of HR People and Talent Management (HQ) & Employer Branding at Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf

Education

1-2014 - 12-2014
Executive Master from SDA Bocconi
2022 - 2023
Executive Education - Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program from The Wharton School

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Exp : 19 Location : Vienna, Vienna, Austria Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : HR Director RCV at Boehringer Ingelheim
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Insights For Selling To Melisa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melisa is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melisa

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melisa move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Melisa take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Melisa

Personality Compatibility


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