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Silvia Oppus

Fall asleep with a dream. Wake up with a purpose. Head of People & Organization Siemens Middle East & Board Member of Siemens Pakistan
29.3 yrs experienceElectrical & Electronic Manufacturing
May 2020

The move

MoveNokia Siemens Networks → Siemens
TitleGlobal HR Consultant (NSN) → Head of People & Organization Siemens Middle East
LocationMunich → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Munich → United Arab Emirates
Native languageGerman, Portuguese
Years in UAE8.4
Total experience29.3 years
Siemens headcount10,001+ employees
Siemens industryAutomation Machinery Manufacturing
Siemens HQMunich
Siemens typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Member Board of DirectorsOct 2024 — Present
    Siemens· Karachi, Pakistan· Full-time
  2. Acting P&O Head Siemens QatarFeb 2024 — Apr 2024
    Siemens· Doha, Qatar· Full-time
  3. Head of People & Organization Siemens Middle EastMay 2020 — Present
    Siemens· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Regional HR Business Partner Energy Management (EM) / Gas & Power (GP)Jan 2018 — May 2020
    Siemens· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  5. Global HR Business Partner HR (HR OT)2015 — 2018
    Siemens· Munich
  6. Global HR Business Partner for Shared Services (GSS GO)2011 — 2015
    Siemens· Munich
  7. Global HR Consultant (NSN)2009 — 2011
    Nokia Siemens Networks· Munich
  8. Fifa Volunteer World Cup 2006 Full timeMay 2006 — Jun 2006
    FIFA· Munich
  9. HR Operations Consultant (SN)2006 — 2009
    Siemens· Munich Hoffmannstrasse
  10. HR Management Assistant Central Functions (COM)2005 — 2006
    Siemens· Munich
  11. Event Specialist2002 — 2002
    KIM Event GmbH· Munich
  12. Leadership Development Consultant (ICM)2002 — 2005
    Siemens· Munich
  13. Intern2001 — 2001
    Siemens· São Paulo und Umgebung, Brasilien
  14. Intern1999 — 1999
    Siemens· Beijing City, China
  15. Backoffice Administrator1994 — 1998
    Roland Berger· Munich

Education

Languages

  • French · Limited working
  • German · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional
  • Portuguese · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Diversity & InclusionLeadershipVeränderungsmanagementCoaching Relationship BuildingBuilding Trust

About

As the Head of People & Organization at Siemens Middle East, I have the privilege of leading a team of HR professionals who support the growth and development of more than 2,500 employees across 8 countries. With over 22 years of HR expertise, I have a passion for empowering people, building trust, and driving change in a dynamic and diverse region. My mission is to create a positive and inclusive culture in which everyone can unleash their full potential and contribute to the success of our business. I leverage my skills in organizational development, HR strategy, and leadership coaching to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence among our teams. I am also committed to continuous learning and development. I am a Brazilian with German and Korean roots living in the UAE, and I spe

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