Martin Falkenberg
SVP HR Operations @American Water
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WORK HISTORY
SVP HR Operations @American Water
Philadelphia, PA, US
Lead team of 60+ Human Resources professionals, with direct responsibility for business-facing HR Partners, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Systems/Analytics and HR Compliance. Work with senior leadership to drive human capital strategy and business impact across $4+ billion publicly traded enterprise with employees.
EDUCATION
The Wharton School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
Cornell University
Master's degree, Industrial & Labor Relations
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Certificate, Senior HR Leadership
IMD
Executive Leadership Program
SKILLS
ABOUT MARTIN FALKENBERG
Creating competitive advantage through people.”I am a global C-suite HR executive who leads strategically and collaboratively through transformation and change to deliver improved business operations, increased employee engagement, and elevated organizational capabilities. I act as a trusted advisor to CEOs, executive teams, boards and business leaders. I am highly skilled at building relationships and influencing at all levels, integrating different perspectives and cultures, leveraging data, gaining alignment, and driving results. My industry experience spans diverse roles in manufacturing, distribution/logistics, consumer products, customer service, regulated utilities, environmental services, and energy. I have a multicultural background, speak several languages (English, Portuguese, German) and have professional experience in the US, Canada, Mexico, France, and Brazil. I look forward to connecting with you.BUSINESS ORIENTATION:I apply business acumen and understanding of diverse operating models in industrial and customer-facing businesses to address stakeholder needs, improve performance, and drive value. I am able to leverage my capabilities developed in human resources, operational, business development, and international roles.HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGY:I evaluate long-term business needs and develop talent acquisition, management, development, retention, and rewards programs that ensure a strong talent pipeline in support of enterprise goals.BUSINESS / ORGANIZATION TRANSFORMATION:I have led large-scale transformations, including organizational restructurings, post-acquisition integrations, strategic realignments, CEO and executive successions, and business process redesigns.COMPANY CULTURE:I work to enable people to be at their best every day by designing and implementing initiatives focused on high performance, inclusion, collaboration, engagement, ethics, and well-being.
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