The People Factor Podcast with Thomas Kohler

Philip has spent over thirty years studying and practicing transformation, witnessing waves of new technologies and their systemic impacts. He combines wisdom from global transformational modalities and modern neuroscience to guide leaders in preparing their organizations for constant change. As a partner at LUMAN, he develops strategies to elevate leadership, culture, and innovation in the most innovative companies, serving as an inspirational keynote speaker and executive advisor.

Chris helps VC-backed Climate and FinTech startups in Europe and Germany navigate the people side of smart growth. He pecializes in clarifying team culture and building solid people foundations, tailored to your unique stage and goals. Whether you’re doing it all yourself, have a junior HR team, or simply need experienced guidance, Chris willl ensure your people strategy supports your growth ambitions. Founders love working with Chris because they get a clear roadmap for scaling their teams, without the headache of figuring it all out alone.

Hung is a recruitment industry professional with over 15 years experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, founder of award winning online recruiting platform WorkShape and now Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood – the best weekly newsletter in recruitment.

Marko Müller is Head of the HR Service Centre at BVG, where he has been working for four years. His responsibilities include HRIS, payroll, contract management and employee services, managing both digital and analogue files. With an extensive background in HR, he has worked in large organisations such as Campina, Bombardier and the pharmaceutical industry before joining BVG. At Bombardier, he played a key role in the transformation of HR and the establishment of shared service centres in various regions.

Guillermo Miranda is a seasoned senior executive with extensive leadership experience in complex global environments, driving digital platforms and user-centered business initiatives to accelerate skills and people performance across global organizations. In January 2024 he launched atlas copilot in London, UK. This is the first GenAI Copilot for HR Professionals, as a Co-Founder he leads Product & Platform Development.

Timothy Tolino is the Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness at Hunter Douglas, overseeing employee benefits for over 23,000 employees across 100+ countries. Before this role, Tim worked in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) consulting for private equity firms, where he conducted due diligence on employee benefits, focusing on market competitiveness and financial implications. His career began with consulting firms like Gallagher and Mercer, providing him with expertise in benefits evaluation. Tim transitioned to his current role to directly impact benefits implementation, aiming to balance global consistency with local customization. His approach involves internal surveys and external benchmarking to align benefits with industry standards, ensuring they contribute to employee satisfaction and retention while driving organizational success.

Celia has over 10 years of experience across recruiting and HR, mostly within large tech organizations but more recently within start-ups. She is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Moss, overseeing a small team of TA partners across Berlin and London. In this role, she’s been responsible for professionalizing the company’s hiring approach and interviewing practices. Prior to Moss, Celia spent six years at Amazon in London, where she held senior positions in talent acquisition, focusing on tech recruiting delivery, and change management programs across EMEA.