Beckers Group has appointed Tatjana Thiel as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective 1 June 2026.
Based in Berlin, she reports to Group CEO Christophe Sabas and joins the global leadership team. Thiel brings more than 25 years of senior human resources leadership experience from international industrial companies, with a strong focus on leading transformation, developing people and supporting sustainable performance in complex global environments. She joins Beckers from ZF Friedrichshafen, where she served as Senior Vice President and CHRO of the Electrified Powertrain Division and was a member of the Division Management Board.
Throughout her career, Thiel has partnered closely with business leaders to strengthen leadership capability, talent development and performance culture across international organizations. Her experience spans senior HR roles at MAN Truck & Bus, Scania and HOCHTIEF, where she supported global teams in navigating change, growth and evolving business demands. Thiel holds a degree in Psychology and Ergonomics from Ruhr University Bochum and has completed executive education programs at Oxford Saïd Business School, IMD, ESMT and IESE.
“We are delighted to welcome Tatjana to Beckers,” Sabas says. “Her experience in leading transformation, developing people and strengthening performance in international industrial environments is a strong fit for Beckers. She will be an important partner as we continue to build a high-performance culture and support our long-term strategy.”
“I am very much looking forward to joining Beckers,” Thiel says. “Beckers combines a strong heritage with clear ambitions for the future. I am excited to contribute to the next phase of its development by strengthening leadership, sustainability and people development across the organization.”
Beckers Group is a global leader in coil coatings and top-tier supplier of industrial paints, operating in 18 countries and serving customers in around 60 markets. Powered by a team of 1,700 employees worldwide, Beckers delivers coatings that push the boundaries of performance, while driving progress toward more responsible and impactful industrial practices.
The company’s head office is located in Berlin, Germany, and it is owned by Lindéngruppen, a Swedish family business committed to the long-term development of industrial enterprises. Drawing on 160 years of experience, Beckers drives progress through science, innovation, and collaboration along the value chain. Since 2017, the company has achieved and maintained the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing it among the top 5% of companies in environmental, social, and ethical practices.
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