Christian Meier-Staude

My current role centres on advancing the people and culture strategy and agenda at regional level, which I do in a range of ways. These includes, for example, supporting local HR function in implementing global JTI HR initiatives in Japan such as embedding corporate strategy and priorities within the Japan Country P&C agenda, and driving initiatives and campaigns that promote a unified “oneTeam” mindset and culture.

I was appointed to this key position on the Board of Directors for accomplishments in global transformation projects. I support the deployment of the GBS operating model and set the strategic directiont for HR Management in Warsaw, St Petersburg and Manila, where I engage with diverse, multi-cultural teams to align local operating conditions to global objectives and strategy.

I was appointed by the Chief Transformation Officer to support the design and lead international projects focused on developing transformation plans for key markets in accordance with their specific demographics. Revamping People and Culture strategy and facilitating change management initiatives. Introduced an Agile Blueprint and trained the company in the Agile@JTI concept, embedding a culture that can continue to transform and empower teams, creating a flexible and productive enterprise.

In this position I was promoted to the Management team, responsible for leading the HR Department, as well as reception, admin, canteen in a market and factory environment. I restructured the organisation, including major overhauls in management development and succession plans. I continued to consult and advise on HR projects, establishing a reputation for subject matter expertise and was a key player in obtaining the Swiss Top Employer Award in recognition for innovative HR Management practice.

Member of the management board/authorized signatory/vice chairman of the company health insurance fund Restructuring and reengineering of Central Office in Austria. Hainburg factory closure. Collective agreement change project. Implementation of new training and development programs. Harmonization of the existing HR tools and core processes of the local HR department. Main responsibilities: recruting, comp & benefit, talent development and succession planning, fleet management and office administration

Main responsibilities: Recruting, training & development, HR controlling, compensation & benefit, organization development, contract administration, department head of the Service Center

Main responsibilites: HR management and administration, payroll, accounting, marketing & sales

Currently engaged in a doctoral study focused on the evolving role of technology in Human Resources management. My research explores broad trends in AI integration within HR practices across different cultural contexts, aiming to contribute to the understanding of digital transformation in business environments.

Management-, Organisations- und Personalberatung Marketing/Vertrieb