Johannes Bornmueller

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ABOUT JOHANNES BORNMUELLER

Johannes is a Global HR Executive and trusted C-suite advisor, shaping high-performing organizations in complex multinational industrial environments. For more than 20 years, he has led large-scale transformation, M&A integration, restructuring, and workforce strategy across Europe and globally. His experience spans listed corporations and privately held groups, where he consistently operates at the intersection of business strategy, organizational performance, and labor relations. Johannes is particularly recognized for delivering measurable impact in demanding situations. He has led HR organizations of up to 150+ professionals, supporting businesses with more than employees across 13+ countries. In multiple transformation settings, he has successfully executed large-scale workforce restructuring, including reducing headcount by 50% within 8 months while maintaining operational stability and constructive labor relations. He has managed European Works Council environments representing up to employees and led complex negotiations across multiple jurisdictions. What differentiates Johannes is his ability to translate strategic business priorities into tangible organizational outcomes. He builds and leads HR, Legal, and Compliance functions that not only enable transformation, but actively drive it—aligning leadership, workforce, and operational execution. He is particularly effective in: • Large-scale transformation and restructuring programs • Post-merger integration, carve-outs, and divestitures • Workforce strategy in industrial and manufacturing environments • Complex labor relations and multi-country works council negotiations • Organizational redesign and performance culture development He partners closely with CEOs, Boards, and Supervisory Boards, contributing to critical decisions that shape business direction and long-term value creation. His leadership combines legal expertise with executive HR capability, allowing him to navigate sensitive stakeholder landscapes with clarity, credibility, and decisiveness. Johannes is particularly interested in roles where transformation is not optional, but essential—where organizations are undergoing significant change and require experienced leadership to align people, structure, and strategy. Open to connecting with executives, investors, and organizations facing complex transformation challenges.