Thomas Neumann
Managing Director | Director People & Culture | HR & Organizational Transformation
Phone
+43 664 88 63 17 53
Date of Birth
19 June 1985
Family
Married, 2 children
About Me
I am driven by a strong sense of responsibility and a clear people-centric mindset. Creating sustainable value for society, employees, and organizations is at the core of my professional motivation. Rooted in a lifelong commitment to learning and continuous improvement, I combine strategic thinking with pragmatic leadership to develop resilient and future-proof structures.
My work is guided by integrity, accountability, and a deep understanding of complex organizational and societal challenges. With a global perspective and the courage to turn vision into action, I strive to create innovative and sustainable solutions that deliver long-term impact for public stakeholders and corporate environments alike.
My work is guided by integrity, accountability, and a deep understanding of complex organizational and societal challenges. With a global perspective and the courage to turn vision into action, I strive to create innovative and sustainable solutions that deliver long-term impact for public stakeholders and corporate environments alike.
Core Competencies
98%
Leadership & Organizational Development
96%
HR Strategy & Transformation
95%
Corporate Governance & Compliance
94%
International HR Operations
92%
HR IT, Processes & Systems
90%
Innovation & Change Management
Professional Experience
01.2025 – Present
ADA Möbelwerke GmbH
Managing Director
Austria
• Group-wide legal governance and compliance across entities
• Oversight of corporate structures and international governance models
• Risk management and future-proof organizational frameworks
• Coordination of value chains and organizational operating models
09.2023 – Present
ADA Möbelwerke Holding AG
Director People & Culture
Austria / Hungary / Romania
• Responsibility for 7 legal entities in 3 countries
• HRMS implementation and payroll harmonization
• Leadership program and skill management development
• Member of the reorganization committee
• Supervisory Board Member – ADA Möbelfabrik GmbH
10.2012 – 09.2023
AVL List GmbH
Global Head of HR IT & Processes
Global Role
• Corporate HR strategy, governance and systems alignment
• HR process optimization and global best practices
• Guidance of regional HR leaders and HR shared services
• International HR transformation initiatives
• Talent management, blended learning and compliance programs
02.2006 – Present
InGEA
Entrepreneur & Consultant
International
• Startup scouting and innovation management
• Development of knowledge and learning management systems
• International educational and NGO projects
• Lecturer at universities and educational institutions
07.2010 – 01.2011
Longerich Consulting
Head of Consultancy Team
Munich, Germany
• Consultancy of Symantec Enterprise Vault projects
• Technical leadership and enterprise consulting across Europe
Education & Academic Engagement
Academic
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Management / Organizational Focus
Strong focus on organizational development, leadership and strategic transformation.
Lecturing
Teaching & Academic Programs
FH Joanneum / University of Modena / VHS Steiermark
Lecturer and contributor to international educational initiatives and blended learning programs.