Steffen Buch
Transformation begins with asking the right questions - and the willingness to break new ground.
Steffen Buch
Steffen Buch
Steffen Buch
Steffen Buch
Steffen Buch
Steffen Buch
Steffen Buch
About me
From Army Officer to Chief People Officer - with a passion for transformation
With over 20 years of international leadership experience, I accompany organizations on their path through growth, change and sustainable development. My career began with the German Armed Forces and led me through global corporations such as Zalando, Viessmann and PwC to top HR responsibility as Chief People Officer. In this role, I not only created scalable structures, but also initiated cultural changes, led post-merger integrations and transformed HR functions into real business enablers.
"ESG, leadership, and cultural transformation – interconnected as one powerful system."
My focus is on the interplay between leadership, people strategy and sustainable corporate development. I help companies to see ESG not just as an obligation, but as an opportunity for transformation. This is not about individual solutions, but about holistic change - always practical, clearly structured and tailored to the individual challenges of my clients.
With over 20 years of international leadership experience, I accompany organizations on their path through growth, change and sustainable development. My career began with the German Armed Forces and led me through global corporations such as Zalando, Viessmann and PwC to top HR responsibility as Chief People Officer. In this role, I not only created scalable structures, but also initiated cultural changes, led post-merger integrations and transformed HR functions into real business enablers.
"ESG, leadership, and cultural transformation – interconnected as one powerful system."
My focus is on the interplay between leadership, people strategy and sustainable corporate development. I help companies to see ESG not just as an obligation, but as an opportunity for transformation. This is not about individual solutions, but about holistic change - always practical, clearly structured and tailored to the individual challenges of my clients.
Experience meets impact - as a trainer, coach and sparring partner
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Frequently asked questions
What qualifies Steffen as a trainer and coach?
With over 20 years of experience as Chief People Officer in international companies such as Zalando, Viessmann and PwC, Steffen brings with him sound practical know-how. He has built up global HR structures, developed managers and led complex transformations - making him one of the few experts who can seamlessly combine theory, strategy and implementation.
Who is Steffen's service aimed at?
Steffen's offer is aimed at HR professionals, managers and decision-makers who want to understand and apply remuneration, leadership or transformation in a well-founded way. Whether start-ups, scale-ups or corporations - every participant receives tried-and-tested knowledge that can be applied directly in their own environment.
What distinguishes Steffen's ESG offsites from other strategy workshops?
The ESG offsites combine strategic depth with real impact: you work with an expert who sees ESG not just as a reporting issue, but as a driver for culture, leadership and sustainable competitiveness. The workshops are intensive, individually prepared and create clarity for implementation in practice.
How does 1:1 coaching work?
The 1:1 coaching takes place online via video call. You determine the duration of the individual coaching sessions (usually between 30 and 90 minutes). In these sessions, you work together with Steffen on your individual issues. You will receive honest feedback, new perspectives and clear next steps. The content is tailored to your current needs and is personal, practical and solution-oriented.
Why should I do 1:1 coaching with Steffen?
Steffen knows the challenges of leadership and change first-hand - as an officer, manager, managing director and CPO. His coaching is not only empathetic and trusting, but also solution-oriented, clear and effective. Ideal for people in phases of upheaval, on the path to leadership or in strategic realignment.
How individual is the collaboration in ESG offsites and coaching sessions?
Every ESG offsite and every coaching session is tailored to the specific situation of the company, participant or individual. Steffen analyzes the context in advance, prepares specific questions and structures and works closely with the participants on concrete solutions during the collaboration.
Is Steffen's offer also suitable for international teams or English-speaking participants?
Absolutely. Steffen has been working internationally for years, speaks fluent English and French and has led teams in over ten countries. All offers are also available in English on request
What results can I expect after a collaboration?
Whether it's more clarity about your role as a manager, an implementable ESG strategy or a new compensation framework - at the end of every collaboration there is a concrete result: structured, well-founded, capable of action. You go back to your everyday life with a clear plan and new energy.