Thomas Riegel
Human Resources Director @LoQu Optical Group GmbH
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Director @LoQu Optical Group GmbH
Frankfurt Rhine-Main, DE
HR Director with full responsibility for the HR function and LoQu Academy, member of the management team, reporting directly to the CEO.• Implemented a performance-based compensation model, increasing transparency and improving store productivity in line with PE value-creation priorities.• Led the digital transformation of HR processes by introducing new tools and automated workflows, reducing administrative workload and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making for store and area management.• Built and professionalised the HR organisation, strengthening HR governance, HR operations, recruiting, performance management and compliance processes.• Developed and rolled out a leadership capability framework, raising managerial effectiveness and standardising people processes across all locations.• Led cultural transformation initiatives that improved collaboration, agility and alignment of behaviours with organisational goals.
EDUCATION
IMD
Digital Leadership Program
International Association for Generative Change
Generative Coaching Certification, Coaching
GOOD School
L’Oréal Digital Academy for Executives
Veränderungskraft, Hannover
Agile Coach Academy, Agility & Coaching
KornFerry
The Leadership Architect
Schranner Negotiation Institute
Negotiation in border area / Verhandeln im Grenzbereich
INSEAD
L’OREAL Insight program, Vision & Strategy
IESE Business School
L’Oreal Transition to Advanced Management
GALLUP
Gallup Advanced Manager & Strength Finder
Commerzbank AG, Main Branch, Frankfurt
Apprenticeship in Banking
SKILLS
ABOUT THOMAS RIEGEL
International HR Director and strategic business partner with 20+ years of experience in consumer-driven, retail and luxury environments as well as complex international organizations. I work with CEOs, investors and executive teams to align people, performance and cost levers with growth and profitability in multinational and mid-market settings.My background spans multinational corporations, PE-backed companies and upper mid-market businesses in phases of growth, transformation and investor-led change. I focus on HR strategy, operating model design and leadership effectiveness in environments where performance, governance and speed matter.Having built my foundation in highly structured global organizations, I combine strong governance, scalable HR architectures and data-driven people decisions with an entrepreneurial mindset shaped by early founder experience. This enables me to operate credibly between corporate rigor and mid-market pragmatism – from boardroom discussions to hands-on execution.Core focus areas:People & HR Strategy – Designing and executing people strategies that enable growth, performance and organizational resilience; full HR accountability at national and international level.Transformation & Organizational Design – Leading cultural change, restructuring, integrations and investor-driven transformation; ensuring org design, leadership models and HR frameworks are tightly linked to business priorities.HR Operating Model & Governance – Building and steering end-to-end HR operating models (Talent Acquisition, Performance, L&D, C&B, Employee Relations, HR Systems & Operations) with clear governance and accountability.Talent, Succession & Leadership – Developing robust talent pipelines and succession plans; supporting leadership teams through coaching, feedback and capability building.Executive & Board Advisory – Trusted advisor to CEOs, executive teams and boards on governance, leadership effectiveness, workforce investments and transformation readiness.
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