Marion Reuter-Straulescu
Director People & Culture Germany, Austria, Switzerland at Warner Bros. Discovery (35k+ employees)
Senior HR leader with extensive global experience, skilled in navigating complex matrix organizations and leading virtual teams across diverse cultures and regions in fast-paced environments.
Strong track record in driving HR strategy and transformation, including organizational design, talent management, change management, agile working, and restructuring processes. Proven success in leading complex HR projects, digitalization, and ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.
Experienced in coaching and influencing stakeholders at all levels, while fostering collaborative relationships with social partners. Combines strategic insight with hands-on operational execution to deliver results in dynamic organizations.
Passionate about building cultures of trust, fairness, and open feedback. A proactive innovation advocate with strong analytical skills, able to navigate ambiguity and drive impactful outcomes.
11:30 - 12:00 pm
Thursday 13 November 2025
Transformation Under Pressure: How Strategic HR Balances Business Goals, Legal Boundaries, and People Impact
Restructuring and transformation are often driven by urgent business demands – tight deadlines, global targets, and the pressure to retain key individuals. Yet HR is often brought in too late when the legal, operational, and human complexity is already unfolding. This session explores how strategic HR can and must play a central role from the very beginning: navigating conflicting priorities, ensuring compliance, and enabling fast, sound decisions. Based on real-world experience in multinational environments, it offers actionable insights into how HR can deliver business impact without losing direction – or people – along the way.