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Steffen Straub

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Vice President Global Talent Management at HARMAN International
📍 Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Steffen Straub is a global HR leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as VP of Global Talent Management at HARMAN, a Samsung company. He leads enterprise-wide transformations impacting 35, 000+ employees and holds a General Management Certificate from Cambridge Judge Business School.

His passion lies in creating environments where talented people are empowered to do great work. He is deeply invested in understanding the forces shaping the future of work, as demonstrated by his recent studies at Cambridge on global megatrends and the business impact of AI.

His work in designing and delivering learning and executive development programs has been recognized with at least 11 prestigious Brandon Hall awards.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Vice President Global Talent Management
Job Level
Senior
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Global Talent Strategy
He leads global talent, recruiting, and learning for 35, 000+ employees at HARMAN, focusing on internal mobility and individual growth as a core strategy.
Future of Work & AI
Recently completed executive courses at Cambridge on "Global Megatrends for Leaders" and "Generative Artificial Intelligence: From Hype to Business Impact" in late 2025.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Vice President Global Talent Management
HARMAN International
5-2020 - 11-2021
Senior Director Learning & Development
HARMAN International
2-2019 - 5-2020
Global Head of Talent Management & Bilfinger Academy
Bilfinger
1-2017 - 2-2019
Head of Bilfinger Academy
Bilfinger
3-2014 - 12-2016
Head of Leadership Development
Bilfinger
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Education
8-2025 - 12-2025
Certificate
Cambridge Judge Business School
1-2024 - 2-2024
Certificate
Cambridge Judge Business School
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