Sonja Dierkesmann

Sonja Dierkesmann is a seasoned Human Resources executive with extensive experience in organizational development across multiple countries. Currently serving as Senior Director of Business Operations for Customer Group Europe at HARMAN International since July 2015, Sonja has held various senior positions, including Director of Human Resources Transformation Management in the Automotive sector and Director of Human Resources for Germany and Global HRBP for the SBU ADAS. Prior experience includes serving as Vice President of Global Human Resources at NDT Global GmbH & Co KG, where responsibilities spanned HR functions across North America, Germany, and the UAE. Earlier career achievements at Oystar Holding GmbH involved leading HR initiatives across five countries and developing significant programs like global junior management and performance management. Sonja's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Berufspädagogik from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and a Teaching Degree in English and History from Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe.