Werner Loose
Werner Loose
As an HR manager with extensive intercultural experience, I am a passionate “bridge builder” and help companies implement change management projects.
From my background in physics, I’ve brought a sense of curiosity and an interest in finding unique solutions to my work in human resources.
I am the right partner, especially when HR is under pressure, needs to act quickly, and must handle sensitive issues professionally,
As an HR manager with extensive intercultural experience, I am a passionate “bridge builder” and help companies implement change management projects.
From my background in physics, I’ve brought a sense of curiosity and an interest in finding unique solutions to my work in human resources.
I am the right partner, especially when HR is under pressure, needs to act quickly, and must handle sensitive issues professionally,
Experience that quickly makes a difference in challenging situations
Experience that quickly makes a difference in challenging situations
I have been working as an interim manager in the HR field since 2014. Prior to that, I held senior HR positions at companies including TRW Automotive and Continental.
My focus is on situations where companies need experienced HR support on short notice—not just to fill a vacancy, but especially when restructuring, integration, reorganization, or sensitive labor law and operational issues must be managed professionally at the same time.
I take a pragmatic approach, communicate clearly, and have a keen sense of what is sustainable within the organization. Openness to new ideas, a down-to-earth attitude, and a good sense of humor help me quickly gain the necessary acceptance.
I have been working as an interim manager in the HR field since 2014. Prior to that, I held senior HR positions at companies including TRW Automotive and Continental.
My focus is on situations where companies need experienced HR support on short notice—not just to fill a vacancy, but especially when restructuring, integration, reorganization, or sensitive labor law and operational issues must be managed professionally at the same time.
I take a pragmatic approach, communicate clearly, and have a keen sense of what is sustainable within the organization. Openness to new ideas, a down-to-earth attitude, and a good sense of humor help me quickly gain the necessary acceptance.
Clear on the issues. Resilient in execution. Professional in sensitive situations.
Clear on the issues. Resilient in execution. Professional in sensitive situations.
I provide support in areas where HR must not only manage processes but also provide guidance, set priorities, and take responsibility for implementation.
This includes situations involving tight deadlines, demanding stakeholders, collective bargaining and works council issues, restructuring pressures, or integration requirements following M&A transactions.
I provide support in areas where HR must not only manage processes but also provide guidance, set priorities, and take responsibility for implementation.
This includes situations involving tight deadlines, demanding stakeholders, collective bargaining and works council issues, restructuring pressures, or integration requirements following M&A transactions.
Industrially Compatible
Industrially Compatible
My experience lies primarily in the manufacturing industry—specifically in the automotive, mechanical engineering, medical technology, and food packaging sectors.
I work with medium-sized industrial companies as well as international corporations, family-owned and foundation-owned businesses, and private-equity-backed entities.
My experience lies primarily in the manufacturing industry—specifically in the automotive, mechanical engineering, medical technology, and food packaging sectors.
I work with medium-sized industrial companies as well as international corporations, family-owned and foundation-owned businesses, and private-equity-backed entities.
Typical Assignments
Typical Assignments
Interim HR Leadership
Interim HR Leadership
When leadership, guidance, and functional structures are needed on short notice.
When leadership, guidance, and functional structures are needed on short notice.
Restructuring and Workforce Reduction
Restructuring and Workforce Reduction
When changes need to be professionally prepared, communicated, and implemented.
When changes need to be professionally prepared, communicated, and implemented.
Integration Following M&A Transactions
Integration Following M&A Transactions
When structures, processes, and collaboration need to be realigned.
When structures, processes, and collaboration need to be realigned.
Improvement of HR Processes and Management Logic
Improvement of HR Processes and Management Logic
When HR needs to be repositioned more effectively within the company.
When HR needs to be repositioned more effectively within the company.
How I Work
How I Work
Quick to Take Action
Quick to Take Action
I quickly get up to speed with the operational reality and provide direction without a long lead time.
Direct in Communication
Direct in Communication
Clear on the issues, professional in tone, and able to connect with management, HR, and employee representatives.
Experienced in Sensitive Situations
Experienced in Sensitive Situations
Even in situations where interests conflict and communication must be handled with particular care.
Hands-on in Implementation
Hands-on in Implementation
Not just conceptually, but concretely in terms of responsibility, prioritization, and execution.
Adaptable
Adaptable
Down-to-earth, a good listener, pragmatic, and with a good sense of humor.
Quick to grasp, clear in assessment
Quick to grasp, clear in assessment
I rapidly familiarize myself with complex situations, identify what matters, and derive pragmatic, viable steps from them.
Selected Career Milestones and Mandate Experience
Selected Career Milestones and Mandate Experience
Assignments in recent years have included engagements with Straumann, Knorr-Bremse, MA Automotive, WKW Group, SIG combibloc, Kramp, Siemens Energy, Corza Medical, SAACKE, BENTELER Steal Tube, LEONI, Weber-Hydraulik, Dräxlmaier, Valeo, Faurecia Exhaust Systems, and ZF.
In addition, I have held senior HR positions at Continental and TRW Automotive with international responsibilities, including integration projects, plant closures, HR controlling, talent development, and labor relations across various legal and organizational structures.
Assignments in recent years have included engagements with Straumann, Knorr-Bremse, MA Automotive, WKW Group, SIG combibloc, Kramp, Siemens Energy, Corza Medical, SAACKE, BENTELER Steal Tube, LEONI, Weber-Hydraulik, Dräxlmaier, Valeo, Faurecia Exhaust Systems, and ZF.
In addition, I have held senior HR positions at Continental and TRW Automotive with international responsibilities, including integration projects, plant closures, HR controlling, talent development, and labor relations across various legal and organizational structures.
Additional Training and Networking
Additional Training and Networking
I supplement my experience- and practice-based learning with formal training. When I first entered the field of human resources, this primarily consisted of training in organizational development, change management, and systemic consulting at the Neuwaldegg/Heitger Consulting group (Vienna), supplemented by training in group dynamics and emotional intelligence.
I supplement my experience- and practice-based learning with formal training. When I first entered the field of human resources, this primarily consisted of training in organizational development, change management, and systemic consulting at the Neuwaldegg/Heitger Consulting group (Vienna), supplemented by training in group dynamics and emotional intelligence.
I am a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner and ensure a structured and tailored approach, even for larger-scale projects.
I am a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner and ensure a structured and tailored approach, even for larger-scale projects.
With the MBAI (Master of Business with Artificial Intelligence) from Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, I have completed an intensive program on the applications of AI in organizations.
With the MBAI (Master of Business with Artificial Intelligence) from Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, I have completed an intensive program on the applications of AI in organizations.
As a member of the German Society for Human Resources Management (DGFP), I stay up to date on the latest developments in HR, and as a dedicated networker and member of the umbrella organization German Interim Management (DDIM), I can quickly tap into additional expertise as needed.
The DDIM annually recognizes particularly successful projects. One of my projects was among them and is featured on the Interim Management Excellence page: Link
As a member of the German Society for Human Resources Management (DGFP), I stay up to date on the latest developments in HR, and as a dedicated networker and member of the umbrella organization German Interim Management (DDIM), I can quickly tap into additional expertise as needed.
The DDIM annually recognizes particularly successful projects. One of my projects was among them and is featured on the Interim Management Excellence page: Link
If you’d like to find out whether I’m a good fit for your situation
If you’d like to find out whether I’m a good fit for your situation
I look forward to hearing from you if you need support with a challenging HR or transformation situation.
I look forward to hearing from you if you need support with a challenging HR or transformation situation.