Position:
Global Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Company:
Novartis
Bio:
Michaela is an experienced people and organization enthusiast with experience in shaping cultural transformation journeys and a passion to shift paradigms. In a transparent world a strong culture and reputation can only sustain with the right values and behaviors. People who are driven by a clear vision and strong values will engage diverse stakeholders to progress together and as a result grow and bring continued business success, innovation, and customer focus.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a strategic investment in the long-term success of an organization and goes beyond single diversity dimensions. It is how we as unique individuals can be our best self’s and by doing so inspire others, how we get listened and heard and how we are able to leverage diverse thoughts in our teams to create an environment, where people feel safe to speak up and a sense of belonging.
Specialties: Advocacy, setting up and leading HR organizations, designing and rolling out global D&I frameworks, embedding D&I in business value chains, working in a matrix organization in virtual ways across different regions, developing leadership programs for diverse talents, leveraging data and analytics to make better decisions.