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Oliver Grohmann

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Executive Vice President Human Resources at Emirates
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oliver Grohmann is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Emirates Group, leading the people agenda for over 100, 000 employees. His extensive global HR career includes senior roles at Hyundai, LG Electronics, and Mercedes-Benz across Asia and Europe. He holds a Master of Arts from Freie Universität Berlin and started his career as a lawyer.

Oliver is focused on making Emirates the best place to work in aviation by driving a human-centric agenda that embraces technology and data. He champions employee wellbeing, having recently hosted a record-breaking yoga event for staff, and is a strong advocate for promoting UAE National talent.

Peers consider him a role model for HR professionals aspiring to be truly global leaders.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President Human Resources
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Oliver shows up

Persuader
Trusting
People-Oriented

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Priorities

Topics Oliver cares about

Future of Work
He speaks on reshaping employee experience through AI and analytics, while stressing the importance of challenging old work methods and maintaining a human touch in a changing workforce.
Global HR Strategy
He has a long history of leading global HR at large conglomerates like LG, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz, focusing on aligning people strategy with international business growth.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Executive Vice President Human Resources
Emirates
10-2022 - 3-2024
Interim Group Head of Human Resources
Emirates
1-2021 - 3-2024
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Emirates
1-2018 - 4-2019
Corporate Vice President, Head of Global Human Resources, Global Business Division
Hyundai Card•Hyundai Capital•Hyundai Commercial
8-2015 - 12-2017
Corporate Vice President, Global Human Resources
LG Electronics
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Education
1988 - 1993
Master of Arts (M.A.) - 2. Staatsexamen
Freie Universität Berlin
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Influence (I)

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