Alexander Friesen
Managing Director
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managing Director with a strong background in HR transformation, SAP SuccessFactors strategy, and global HR IT programs. Trusted advisor to CHROs and executive stakeholders, combining deep HR domain expertise with strategic, business-oriented leadership. Proven track record in leading complex international programs, shaping target operating models, and translating business strategy into scalable HR solutions.
Alexander led global HR transformation concept for Employee Central with integrated Payroll and Time solutions for an international manufacturing group; aligned HR IT roadmap with business growth and compliance requirements.
He acted as solution and program advisor for a global HXM rollout (Employee Central, Recruiting, Time) across multiple regions; consulted executive decision-making, testing strategy, and organizational readiness (TOM).
He program-managed a full SAP SuccessFactors Suite implementation for a multinational organization, ensuring governance, quality assurance, and executive alignment.
Alexander designed and led core-hybrid integration strategy between SAP HCM and Employee Central for a large telecommunications provider, balancing legacy stability with cloud innovation.
CONSULTING FOCUS
Executive Advisory for CHROs and HR Leadership Teams
HR IT Strategy & Target Operating Model Design
Global HR Transformation & Program Steering
Business Process Harmonization & Governance
Multi-country Payroll & Time Management
Strategies Vendor and Stakeholder Management in Complex Landscapes