Carmen-Maja Rex

Carmen-Maja Rex

CHRO Airbus

AirbusToulouse, Occitanie, France

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Passionate about people and transformation. I love "connecting the dots". As a global Human Resource executive, I am proud of contributing to the transformation of businesses by shaping the people agenda and driving mindset change. I am a trusted partner to the C-suite, as well as to employees across all levels. In my career, I have had the privilege to work in the private and the public sector, working in various industries as well as regions. I thrive working with diverse teams and in international and unknown settings. My roles have covered the full breadth of HR, with a "sweet spot" in talent management, succession planning, coaching and digitizing HR.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AirbusCurrent
    Apr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
  • 2020–Mar 2025· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Director Group HR
      2020–Mar 2025
  • 2010–Dec 2019· 9 yrs 11 mos
    • Global Head of HR Strategy & Transformation
      Apr 2019–Dec 2019
    • Senior Vice President Global Human Resources, Division Process Industries and Drives
      Mar 2017–Mar 2019
    • Global HR Business Partner for Business Unit Process Automation
      Apr 2016–Aug 2017
    • Ledership Development, Global Head of Pipeline and Placement
      Oct 2014–Mar 2016
    • VP, Finance Excellence, Corporate Development Executives
      2012–Sep 2014
    • Director, Corporate Development Executives
      2010–Dec 2011
  • 2006–Dec 2009· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Country HR Head
      Nov 2006–Apr 2007
    • Director Recruitment for South East Asia & Head of Surge Capacity
      2006–Dec 2009
  • Oct 2003–Dec 2005· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Junior Professional Officer - Operational Field HR support
      Oct 2003–Dec 2005
  • Aug 1999–Sep 2003· 4 yrs 1 mo
    • Consultant, Change Management
      Aug 1999–Sep 2003
  • Jun 1994–Aug 1999· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Freelancer
      Jun 1994–Aug 1999

Education

HR Studies

Cornell University

Co-Actve Leadership

The Coaches Training Institute -CTI

Coaching

The Coaches Training Institute - CTI USA

Master

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Ruhr University Bochum

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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementHR TransformationGermanManagementOrganizational DesignRecruitingCompensation & BenefitsManagement ConsultingStaff DevelopmentCoachingOutsourcingHuman ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentSuccession PlanningChange CommunicationsHR-TransformationVeränderungsmanagementLeadership DevelopmentStrategieProjektmanagement