Thess Ackermann
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager @Futurepath
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager @Futurepath
Account Manager, Business Developer, and trusted advisor for multiple Volkswagen Group brands across tech and corporate functions• Business development pitches and client meetings to expand the portfolio within and beyond the Volkswagen Group• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, Recruitment Business Partners (RecBPs), and Stakeholders to shape strategic recruitment plans• Spearhead active sourcing and full-cycle recruitment for IT, FinTech, Finance, SAP, GTM and Automotive engineering roles (permanent & contract/ freelance)• Co-build and scale the Finance vertical across VW\'s corporate ecosystem (DACH, EMEA & US)• Deliver market intelligence, hiring workshops, and data-driven reports to drive informed talent decisions and reduce time-to-hire• Streamline recruitment processes to improve candidate experience and reduce the cost-of-vacancy• Mentor and coach interns, junior, and mid-level team members; onboard new colleagues as a buddy and internal trainer
EDUCATION
Ferdinand Heinrich Logistik GmbH
Vocational Training, Freight Forwarding Specialist
College for Business & Administration, Hamburg
Business & Administration
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Media-, Information and Communication Management
ABOUT THESS ACKERMANN
Dynamic, passionate, bilingual Talent Acquisition Professional with 8+ years of 360 international recruitment experience across agency and in-house environments, delivering both permanent and contract hiring solutions across diverse industries and regions. Proven expertise in sourcing top-tier talent, stakeholder management, employer branding, and client communication.Equipped with 10+ years of cross-functional experience in marketing, event management, and operations, I bring hands-on leadership and team management skills developed in fast-paced, multicultural settings.What sets me apart is my rare blend of operational precision, creative vision, and interpersonal flair, with exceptional communication, coordination, and strategic planning abilities. Adept at managing high-volume recruitment, building long-term relationships with clients and candidates, and crafting effective hiring strategies aligned with brand identity and business goals.My core competencies include- International Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding in Tech, SAP, FinTech, Finance & GTM- Bilingual Business Development, Account Management and HR Consultant- Stakeholder & Client Communication- Budgeting, Staffing & Operational Logistics- Cross-functional Team Leadership- Project & Event Management (Festivals, Live Events, Promotions)When I\'m not engaged in talent-related work or networking, you\'ll find me hunting for vintage treasures, running/cycling or exploring AI tools and LLM.
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